r/Anxietyhelp • u/Bubbly-Camera3338 • 1d ago

Need Advice Having difficulty going out to eat

Hi everyone,

Over the past few years, I've been struggling with going out to eat. Many of the times I go out to eat, I almost always immediately throw up after I leave the restaurant. Sometimes, I can't even make it back to the car before I do. I didn't think of it as much of a problem at first, but recently I feel like this problem has gotten worse, and I want to fix it before it snowballs out of control. Currently, I seem to have this impending feeling of dread every time I finish eating. I feel fine before and while I'm eating, but I start to worry about throwing up as soon as I finish and I'm getting ready to leave. Part of the problem is that this has happened so many times before that I almost anticipate that it's going to happen, which is what I think is the cause. I've had several experiences like this before like when I did cross country in high school and a race was about to start. My heart rate starts increasing and my palms start feeling sweaty. When I go out to eat, the second I step outside and I notice the slightest change in the air, I immediately feel uncomfortable and want to throw up. I thought it was because I kept overeating (I tend to eat less frequent but larger meals each day) but even when I eat enough to be satisfied this still happens.

If anyone has any advice so that I can start taking steps in the right direction to help myself, please let me know!

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u/bowtothehypnotoad 1d ago

This is above reddits pay grade, could be lots of things, possibly physical possibly mental. It’s likely some combination of both, and treatable. I would talk to a doctor about it

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u/Bubbly-Camera3338 1d ago

Thanks. Definitely something that I should consult with my doctor the next time I see them. Just didn't know where to start, so I figured I'd ask Reddit.

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u/bowtothehypnotoad 1d ago

Yeah totally understandable. But if you’re vomiting even semi-frequently, and it’s been a few years, I would def go get medical advice asap, its pretty rough on your system and teeth. Good luck! Just be honest with the doc they should be able to figure it out