Have you had a complete physical to rule out any physical problem?I know you said you were diagnosed with acid reflux,but did you have a full work up?If so and there is no underlying problem,a therapist might be a good place to start.There's nothing wrong with needing help now and then.I wish you luck!Patty

No I haven't had a whole physical checkup, but I did see a g.I. Specialist and therefore diagnosed with acid reflux, plus a motility problem with my digestive system. I just feel that i'm very tensed when I start eating something, maybe i'm still thinking about the choking incident. Yeh I will consult my family physician about therapy as i've tried on my own to overcome this, with no luck. Thanks for your reply.

Hello, finally, someone with my same problem, I had a choking episode quite a few years back with pizza crust, I have not been able to swallow food since, my throat gets tight, my heart starts beating fast, everything. I cannot swallow food without a drink, take a bite then a drink to swallow. I can't even eat soup or mashed potatoes. I really thought I was the only one. I know this is in my head, but I still can't stop it. If you find out what to do about it let me know, i'd love to eat again. I've been told to take smaller bites, the amount of food I have in my mouth dont matter, one chip or five chips I still feel the same. I can't gain weight because I don't eat as often as I should, I feel so much better that I am not alone.