[A human Being]

Just out of interest, when you notice the throat blockage, do you notice a corresponding blockage elsewhere in your body? I only ask because I notice in myself that I'll feel a blockage in my heart, say, and then I'll notice a blockage related to it in my root, sacral or solar plexus. So in light of this I'm thinking it's a good idea to look at it holistically, and see how one issue relates to another, rather than fixating on one particular area.

Looking at what you said about the desire for acknowledgment, I'm guessing self-love might be an issue for you, perhaps? Because when we don't feel much love for ourselves, we tend to look to external sources for validation, rather than meeting head-on any self-hatred we might be harbouring.