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Chewing gum and anxiety

vip
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member
Hi everyone people constantly ask me why do you chew gum all the time. Well when I did my therapy groups we were all told one side effect of this antidepressant medication is that it can ruin your teeth. Good dental care is essential as I go to my dentist every 6 months and chewing gum keeps your mouth fresh and I find in the mornings especially I feel anxious so by chewing a little it helps calm me down . Can anyone else relate to this ?????   And I also have funny traits with my anxiety it makes me cough for no reason , move around a lot talk really fast give limited eye contact breathe fast when I speak I can have a nervous feel in my words does anyone experience this feeling with anxiety????  would love some feedback please
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Moshii
Community Member
fidgety, short breaths and difficulty talking as well as trembling, hot/cold flushes, loss of appetite and dizziness

vip
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member
Moshii thankyou have all that too