This is an interesting question. I saw another post on here like this the other day and I'm glad something similar is being done in poll-form.
I've always been unable to eat when I'm under a lot of stress or upset. It's like my digestive system just wants to shut down and the thought of eating seems ridiculous. During long periods of stress, I pretty much have to force-feed myself.
My entire maternal family is the same way, so maybe it's partly genetic. I've discussed this before with some of them and a few people came to the conclusion that it's due to the butterfly sensations and agitation that anxiety can cause and that some people are more sensitive to it than others, but I'm unsure. I don't usually get typical nervous feelings like butterfly sensations or restlessness.
I think it may be partly related to that, but could also have to do with the person's relationship to food: some people view food as an emotional comfort while others find relief in other ways.
In any case, I'm glad you asked. Maybe someone else has more information on this than I do.
I am the same! I have experienced this before a date or before a very important exam or before meeting a person I hadn't seen in ages. I can't eat, sometimes I have felt like I was gonna throw up and I have to force myself to eat. I hate going on dates to eat out because I always think I will be too nervous to eat :p
how does your body react when you're very nervous?
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This is an interesting question. I saw another post on here like this the other day and I'm glad something similar is being done in poll-form.
I've always been unable to eat when I'm under a lot of stress or upset. It's like my digestive system just wants to shut down and the thought of eating seems ridiculous. During long periods of stress, I pretty much have to force-feed myself.
My entire maternal family is the same way, so maybe it's partly genetic. I've discussed this before with some of them and a few people came to the conclusion that it's due to the butterfly sensations and agitation that anxiety can cause and that some people are more sensitive to it than others, but I'm unsure. I don't usually get typical nervous feelings like butterfly sensations or restlessness.
I think it may be partly related to that, but could also have to do with the person's relationship to food: some people view food as an emotional comfort while others find relief in other ways.
In any case, I'm glad you asked. Maybe someone else has more information on this than I do.
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I am the same! I have experienced this before a date or before a very important exam or before meeting a person I hadn't seen in ages. I can't eat, sometimes I have felt like I was gonna throw up and I have to force myself to eat. I hate going on dates to eat out because I always think I will be too nervous to eat :p