Can I ask a question?

[Jason28]

Hi guys, at the moment I am struggling to eat, I think of food and it gives me a panic attack to the point where I feel am going to be sick. Every time I think of eat I am scared of being sick, it's like I have a phobia of being sick so I don't eat. Has or does any one feel the same way. I do have a lot of anxiety on a daily basis which I struggle with but this is really getting me because if I can't eat I have no energy to help myself, some times I feel like I am going insane.

[erin_c]

Hi Jason, my daughter has similar issues. In her case also stomach pain. She has anxiety disorder and one of her big fears is being sick. She does eat but it's a constant struggle. This week she started therapy (for as long as we can afford) and is also getting help from a doctor...seems she may have too much stomach acid but we haven't solved the issue yet. Still in pain every night especially.

Are you able to see a therapist and/or psychiatrist?

[Jason28 in reply to erin_c]

Hi Erin, a had an evaluation with the mental health team but I am still awaiting therapy and a working diagnosis, this is crippling on it's on never mind having depression and anxiety on top, I am struggling to cope.

[erin_c in reply to Jason28]

So sorry. Hang in there. I'm glad you have some support.