Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Hi,
I'm new to this community (I am on the eating disorders and infertility communities)..
My problem is I have absolute anxiety around eating in front of people (other then my husband)..I used to be able to eat a little and now I can't eat anything...It is totally controlling my life and my poor hubby and I have turned down so many dinner invites because I can't bare the thought of eating in front of people....
Any sugestions would be greatly appreciated (especially since my hubby and I head to Fiji for 8 nights next week)...
Love and hugs,
Shelle xox
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Hi Michelle,fellow Aussie,

Can you trace back to when this started?You may find a little clue why this has happened.

If you are not on meds maybe you could go to the drs and see if he will give you something.

Anytime you need help just drop me a line.

bless you
lynne
Marigolds
Marigolds
maybe you could practice eating in front of people by going to a restaurnt ..where you won't know anyone and sitting with your back to the room...just an idea...
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I used to have a fear of walking in front of people, like walking into a college class, walking on the street, I always felt like someone was watching and critisizing me, so I understand the irrational fear and how it can completely control your life. I had to get treatment. Have you tried seeing a doctor or a therapist?
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Hello! I feel anxious when I eat because I am paranoid that the food is tainted. Also, I cant eat anything when I am having any anxiety. One thing that has helped me sooo much is eating in front of the TV. I put my plate down and before my show is over most of the food is gone. So I guess what Im saying is occupy your mind with something else and begin there. I hope I helped at least a little.
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