Eating scares me. PLEASE HELP!!!

lbee217 · Post by **lbee217** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:07 am

For some reason, I always get really anxious after I eat. Is there a physiological reason for this? Does digesting food create physical symptoms that scare me into thinking its anxiety? Or is it all in my head? It makes me not want to eat at all. Or maybe it's because if I know that I'm eating, that means I'm trying to survive which means that I still have to deal with anxiety and depression. Maybe a part of me wants to die because I'm so miserable and I thought that by not eating, I would die naturally and I wouldn't have to resort to scary thoughts of suicide anymore.
I really hope there's a simple explanation for it. I really do want to get healthy again and live a long and prosperous life.
PLEASE HELP. ANY AND ALL ADVICE WELCOME.
Thank you!!

Barb G. · Post by **Barb G.** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:49 pm

I also had extreme anxiety after eating. The problem might actually be what your eating. The program teaches us to avoid food with caffeine, alot of suger, and sodium. I cut down on all those and was still having severe body symptoms. I found out it was monosodium glutamate or msg which is in ALOT of food. When I cut that out there was such a difference. I quit having daily panic attacks. Don't get me wrong I still have my moments but I saw a big improvement. So Check what is in the food your eating. It is a pain sometimes, but I think you will find it well worth it. If it is what your are eating, the 6 steps to calm yourself won't work. The good news is the less food generated anxiety you have the better you will feel and you will be more prepared to deal with your other anxiety. I really hope this helps you because I can remember how horribly anxious I would get after eating. Good luck and if you think of it let me know with a reply how it works for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:13 am

That's a good idea. I don't really check to see what's in my food. I'll try to pay more attention to it and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for the advice.

natalief · Post by **natalief** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:09 am

I don't have trouble after I eat but during I get really anxious. I hate sitting at tables i get dizzy and feel really strange. I avoid eating out and when I can eating in front of people. Id love to fix this I used to love to go out to eat with friends. Now Im so tense I can't enjoy it.