I believe it started a few months ago when I had to go in for my end of course exams (had previously been doing online because of COVID so I was kind of a mess being back in school)

I’d get this, I’m not really sure how to describe it, tight feeling in the back of my throat prompting me to swallow.  Thinking it would be loud id hold it as long as possible, terrible decision, until my body forced me to.  From there it just kind of repeated and it was extremely obnoxious but nothing too crazy.

Over time I noticed I did it more often, just swallowing when nervous, and it’s gotten to the point where I’m just doing it CONSTANTLY.  Once the thought that I’m doing it pops up in my head it’s insanely hard to stop doing it, kind of like when you’re reminded of breathing. 

It’s gotten to the point where it’s interfering with my sleep recently, probably not the main factor interfering with my sleep, but enough to drive me crazy.

I’ve had other random, odd habits that have all passed like counting to certain numbers repeatedly( couldn’t explain it if I wanted to) but this is actually gonna drive me nuts.

I’d sound absolutely stupid and be laughed at if I tried to explain this to my family with my words but it’s become such a bother as of recent ive got to do something