Why do I have anxiety around food?
Food anxiety can stem from a fear of gaining weight, body image distortion, or an attempt to be more healthy (such as starting a diet). These worries may result in over-restrictive eating or a variety of eating disorders. In this case, food choices and decisions can become overwhelming and cause anxiety.
What is food anxiety called?
Cibophobia is defined as the fear of food. People with cibophobia often avoid food and drinks because they’re afraid of the food itself. The fear may be specific to one type of food, such as perishable foods, or it may include many foods. A phobia is a deep, irrational fear about a specific thing or situation.
What foods trigger anxiety?
Alcohol
Why do I get panic attacks after eating?
It’s still not entirely clear what causes anxiety after eating. It may be due to changes in your neurotransmitter or hormone levels once you get food in your stomach, or it may be due to the energy you get from sugars or the way your body releases hormones to control metabolism.
What causes anxiety after eating?
Sometimes it’s an occasional bout of emotional eating; other times, stress or even an anxiety disorder can fuel overeating. Stress unleashes the hormone cortisol, which can whet your appetite. And eating actually does make you feel better–at least for a little while.
What are the best medications for anxiety and panic attacks?
Generally safe with a low risk of serious side effects, SSRI antidepressants are typically recommended as the first choice of medications to treat panic attacks. SSRIs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of panic disorder include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft).