LibraryScenariosWhen Anxiety Creates Unexpected Physical Limitations
Scenario

When Anxiety Creates Unexpected Physical Limitations

I have this weird thing where I can't swallow pills anymore even though I used to take vitamins every day and now even thinking about it makes my throat feel blocked.

Dipa
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A psychological fear response has generalized to create genuine physical restrictions around previously automatic behaviors.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Stress and the nervous system?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.