Anxiety and panic attacks

[marshall00]

Hi i havent been on in ages now but my anxiety and panic attacks are back i worry about everything i eat weather its cooked right or feel it as a funny taste as one else had this before and could help me some how

[Moon_B]

I have emetophobia and I was better for a few years then I got sick last March and panics and anxiety are controlling me again. I’m so exhausted of fearing eating, or getting sick, it makes no sense. I understand what you are going through. Why is your reason to be afraid of eating, do you also suffer from emetophobia?

I found that the only way not to give it full power over me is to force myself into eating anyway, at least a little of it. Then you’ll see nothing bad happened and your brain will make the connections. You will fear a little less. It is hard and sometimes it triggers a panic attack but I don’t want to live in fear forever and this is one necessary step. You can do it too.

Face it a little even if it generates discomfort you’ll be able to go through it. Challenge your fear everyday. It won’t always be a success but it will be more and more tolerable.

Good luck!

[marshall00 in reply to Moon_B]

I dont have that i dont think its only just started and i dont want to be like this i really dont get why i am scared of eating or about been ill

[Moon_B in reply to marshall00]

This is new to you? Have you been sick or saw someone being sick lately? Maybe something triggered this response. Also it sounds like you might have OCD and the CBT therapy would be good for you. Do you have access to professional help?

[marshall00 in reply to Moon_B]

Yeah i have a doctor i see about my anxiety and panic attacks might have to go see her and if my kids get poorly then i panic i will end up ill