Anyone else tend to eat when you get anxious?

[ligeia]

I noticed that when I feel anxious in a generalized way, I tend to munch on things to try and calm myself down.

My doc said it may be because the body has to slow down and relax a bit to digest the food and so it can sometimes act as a natural anxiety reducer.

Does anyone else do this?

[KillingTime]

I wish.

Once I have an attack, my first and biggest symptom is always extreme nausea. I usually can't even open my mouth to talk, much less eat.

[ligeia]

aw, that's horrible. i'm sorry to hear it. :cry: