You are reporting anxiety, depression, and a "sinking throat" sensation after stopping medications and taking a new sedative. These symptoms are consistent with antidepressant withdrawal, rebound anxiety, or sedative side effects, which require immediate medical review.

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You have not told what medications you were on since 2023. Sedative is also a medicine. So with these partial details none can decipher your illness or your treatment and give advise. Elaborate

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Hi, thanks for reaching out. Since you stopped your medication a month ago, increased anxiety or unusual body sensations could be withdrawal or your anxiety returning; suddenly stopping some psychiatric medicines can cause this. Please tell your psychiatrist exactly what you’re feeling and don’t restart or stop medicines on your own. If the “throat sinking” means actual swelling or difficulty breathing, seek urgent medical help. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.

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Hi, The sensation of a "sinking throat" or throat tightness can occur with anxiety or panic, but it may also be a side effect of the new sedative or related to abruptly stopping your previous antidepressant/anxiety medication one month ago (discontinuation symptoms). If you are able to breathe and swallow normally, it is usually not an emergency, but it should be discussed with your treating psychiatrist. However, if you develop difficulty breathing, severe throat swelling, rash, inability to swallow, or worsening drowsiness, seek emergency medical attention immediately. Do not restart or stop any medication on your own. Inform your psychiatrist about the exact sedative you were prescribed and the previous medication you discontinued.

I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. Since you’ve recently stopped your medication and started a new sedative, your symptoms could be related to anxiety, medication changes, or a side effect. Please don’t stop or adjust your medicines on your own—let your psychiatrist know about these symptoms as soon as possible. Alongside medication, therapy can help manage anxiety and reduce the startle response. You’re welcome to book a session with me, Ruhi Jain (Psychologist), or connect with any trusted psychologist near you. If you develop severe difficulty breathing, swelling, or worsening symptoms, seek immediate medical care.