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I accidentally breathed in fumes from a plastic fire, should I be concerned?

BYRavens

I should mention this event happened 6 months ago and I worry about lasting effects My mother's family own a farm and my uncle decided t...

2 answers | 3 comments

Can anxiety cause Dysphagia?

Spartan114

Occasionally when I’m very stressed I’ll get the sensation that I’ve forgotten how to swallow, usually just with liquid, I take a sip and...

1 answer

Fear of having schizophrenia or other disease/illness

MrWiggles123

Hey guys, hate that I’m back here. Hate that I even have to question this. I feel so silly and slightly stupid for asking. But here it go...

3 answers | 12 comments

Gagging caused by anxiety...

jnam123

Does anyone else have gagging problems due to their anxiety? It affects me in so many different ways (can't eat sometimes, avoid going o...

4 answers | 2 comments

Am I a paedophile?

confusedandscared128

Please can someone help? I’m 17 and I’m starting to feel like I am a paedophile because it feels as though I want to touch kids in places...

4 answers | 1 comment

Anxiety and Can't stop fearing the worst

Jenniferalan

Hello, I was told to post here about my anxiety. I can't stop worrying no matter what, and its affecting my physical health. A few days a...

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