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You brought back some memories!  I remember as a teenager being so shy and insecure that I could not eat or drink on dates.  I was often told I could be a model (so I guess I looked o.k.) but I sure was not o.k. inside.  I was terrified I might burp or chew funny or choke or who knows what.  I could be starving, but would not eat in front of them.  I was miserable as others were having such a wonderful time and I just sat there pretending not to be hungry.  Anyway, in time with more experience and confidence, that feeling went away and I don't have this feeling at all anymore.
 
I'm telling you this, hoping that as you study CBT, and gain confidence and understanding for what you are going through, you will be o.k. too.  It can get better.  Good luck.
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Hey Jane,
 
Welcome to the forums. This place is great and you will find many understanding people! So welcome!
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Members,
 
It is great to hear that you are working through the program and keeping up with the exercises.
Keep up the great work
 
Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator
16 years ago 0 1693 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Jane,
 
Welcome to our wonderful support community. You are right, there are many members who have been or who are going through the exact same thing you are. We are here to help and support you, no matter what. Please take the time to read through the program and to explore the tools and resources that are available to you through the site.
Stay close, and keep us posted on how you are doing,
 
Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator
16 years ago 0 94 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
i am exactly the same, cannot eat certain things, drink fizzy drinks, or alcohol!!! and there such normal things you ask yourself why cant i?everyone else does without thinkin about it!!!i suffer frm reoccuring headaches-mailny cos of stress and i panic also. im on stage 2 of the session diary thing.xx
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Yeah, right now it is.  However if I get a headache, I go into a panic attack, or if I am far from home, I might have a panic attck also.  However, my anxiety right now is focused on eating and being alone.  Some days it feels that I am getting better while others I can shake the anxious feeling all day.
16 years ago 0 1 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
So basicly "drielly" your anxiety is directed towards eating? ore am i totally wrong?
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hi neewbie to all this feel helpless and am having that thoughts will i ever get better just knowing ather people fel the same is comforting
16 years ago 0 2101 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey drielly.
 
I have seen threads on this. I have seen people who have recovered from this and managed to eat quite well. You should search the forums! Hang in there, It can get better!
16 years ago 0 22 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yes I joined on the 25th and I have been tracking my symptoms and my panic attacks.  I have been having the fear eating for .the past two weeks.  Some days are better than others, but I am still avoiding a lot of foods. :(

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