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Jan 2017
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Help! My anxiety makes me sick, or feel ...

Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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In this week's podcast we're responding to the following question: I suffer from stress and anxiety and this triggers me to be sick whenever I get nervous. When I have panic attacks, it's hard for me to swallow and breathe and I feel as though I have a lump in my throat and I'm going to choke. I get really dizzy and feel like I'm going to pass out. It really ... Show More
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