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Posted by psychogirl on February 25, 2004, at 19:46:16
Just wanted to know if anyone out there faced speech problems like me. My throat gets tight and I can't speak properly. It sounds nasally and very strange and I can't shake it. I even feel like I have a post nasal drip all the time, and make noises in the back of my throat like I have sinus problems. (I've been to docs who all say it's anxiety). this is freaky, because I don't know how to fix it, and my job requires me to speak a lot. I'm hitting rock bottom here. any suggestions on how to open the throat? by the way, I'm also on 20 mg celexa, and take 2 mg of ativan daily. I don't think this is medication related because I've had this before before being medicated.
Posted by crazychickuk on February 26, 2004, at 2:48:15
In reply to Anxiety related speech problems, is it just me?, posted by psychogirl on February 25, 2004, at 19:46:16
Sounds to me you have an obsession with ypour throut same here i used to a while bac, i am 4 and sound like a 10 yr old honestly, and i still can not get my words out coffectly, i was refered to an ent specialist for this 5 years ago way befo i was diagnosed with anxiety, way before any panick attacks..infact.. got appointmnet this coming monday. rediculous.. anyways, demand to be referred to an ent, they just keep flogging everyone of with anxiety makes me sick..
Good luck
Donna
Posted by psychogirl on February 26, 2004, at 4:08:30
In reply to Re: Anxiety related speech problems, is it just me?, posted by crazychickuk on February 26, 2004, at 2:48:15
That's amazing! I have an appointment with an ENT specialist next week. I've been twice before in the last 5 years as well, and everyone always says ya my throat seems very dry, and I have a deviated septum, and they send me along. They are very quick to chalk it up to anxiety, but this time I'm not leaving until I've been thoroughly looked at, and I even want an allergy test.
and yes, you're right, I am a little obsessed with my throat. I'm a radio broadcaster and the fear of going on the air consumes me every day. I'm dyin over here. aaaaaaa
Posted by Thereishope on February 26, 2004, at 18:59:53
In reply to Anxiety related speech problems, is it just me?, posted by psychogirl on February 25, 2004, at 19:46:16
I tried to lower my dosage of Wellbutrin to 75mg...an I did well for a few days, but then some old anxiety symptoms resurfaced. So I doubled my dosage today an I've noticed that my speaking and thinking are delayed. This too will pass.
> Just wanted to know if anyone out there faced speech problems like me. My throat gets tight and I can't speak properly. It sounds nasally and very strange and I can't shake it. I even feel like I have a post nasal drip all the time, and make noises in the back of my throat like I have sinus problems. (I've been to docs who all say it's anxiety). this is freaky, because I don't know how to fix it, and my job requires me to speak a lot. I'm hitting rock bottom here. any suggestions on how to open the throat? by the way, I'm also on 20 mg celexa, and take 2 mg of ativan daily. I don't think this is medication related because I've had this before before being medicated.
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