Hello,

This may seem stupid to you but does anyone get anxious about meal times?

I dont eat very much and im quite skinny. When i go out for meals (or even when im at home actually) i get really anxious about eating. Im not anxious about people watching me eating. Its what people would say when i hardy eat anything. I can remember going on a lads holiday a few years ago and we obviously ate out in restaurants every night. I used to dread going because i dont eat a lot, people think theres something wrong with me and thats why im so skinny.

Because i worry i then get like a horrible nervous feeling which makes me feel sick, my heart starts pumping and i feel lightheaded..... Then the last thing i want to do is stuff my face so i end up leaving all my meal!!!!

I'd love to be able to go out for a meal without feeling sick and actually enjoy it.

Its been going on for like 3 years and is starting to get worse because my job involves going for meals with clients, etc.... so i need to get it sorted!

sounds like some type of food phobia, are you OK with soup or liquid foods?
are you afraid of choking when swallowing?

Hey, I have had that happen to me. I also fear people judging me about how little I am eating or what not. I tend to be ok with people I know well or when I eat at home. Its only for really special occasions or with people I dont know too well. Especially when it comes to dating, I dont know how that is gonna work. I know I will have to eat in front of the guy I eventually date but it seems its gonna be tough cuz when I get anxious, I feel sick so I really do have no appetite at times. If I force myself to eat, I would feel like gagging. For me, its not the fear of choking or anything...its the fear of getting sick in front of everyone or having everyone notice how little I am eating and thinking something is wrong.