Anxiety can strike at any time. Maybe it flares when you're blindsided by a huge medical bill. For others, it ramps up during traffic jams or long checkout lines—especially when they're already running late. Sometimes, it's not even an event that triggers it. Certain substances, like medications or caffeine, can set it off. And in some cases, anxiety sneaks in without a clear reason at all. Your own self-talk can be enough to spark restlessness, sweating, and a racing heart (read how anxiety affects your body ).

Public speaking is a common source of nerves, but for some people, anxiety in that moment can make it hard to swallow. According to Counseling in Melbourne , anxiety activates your sympathetic nervous system, tightening the 40 muscles in your throat. It can feel like there's a

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