Hey y'all, so I recently lost my medicine for my GAD. (no more insurance for my anxiety ridden ass.) and my anxiety is through the roof more often than usual. And when my anxiety spikes, I get a whole list of GI (gastrointestinal) issues. Acid reflux. Nausea. Bloating. Belching. Flatulence. And my absolute favorite (NOT) Aerophagia.

AEROPHAGIA is usually seen in CPAP users, or people who have sleep issues, they tend to swallow a lot in their sleep. Leading to excessive belching Farting and a "bubbly feel in the throat" in the mornings.

Though, it's MEDICALLY normal to swallow air while talking, eating, drinking through a straw, etc.

But Aerophagia happens when one swallows....too much air.

When I get nervous, I tend to swallow HELLA air. It's a nervous habit, I try to counter it by drinking water, but I still subconsciously swallow, my mouth is dry AF and I'm just swallowing air.

I get the urge to swallow so much, I wanna know how to battle that.

Cause I hate being bloated and distended. It's so uncomfortable and it triggers my Emetophobia. (Fear of 🤢🤮) the emojis don't bother me lol. Anyway, it makes me feel as if I'm gonna get sick, then I don't and I'm cool...but it sticks around in my mind...that I just might...and that's....never good. Like ever. Last time that happens I had a panic attack so bad I was tingling from head to to toe, and I was literally curled up. I couldn't move. For hours. HOURS. (Yes I had my bf time it. I like to time them.)

Anyway, does ANYONE happen to know how to battle the urge to swallow when nervous?????

Please I would love some tips, this bloating is gonna fuckin be the death of me yo.

(Side note, writing this saved me from a panic attack, neat trick right? It works for me, maybe not others but...for me or works)

Anyway thank you for reading, I appreciate any and all input on this subject.