Why does my throat feel tight like a knot when I try to stop crying?

Why does my throat feel tight like a knot when I try to stop crying?

1. Introduction The tight knot in your throat when resisting crying is a physiological response known as the globus sensation, caused by opposing muscle groups in the larynx simultaneously contracting as the autonomic nervous system tries to open the airway while you consciously attempt to swallow and suppress the emotion. This intense muscular tug-of-war occurs … Read more