Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: I’ve stopped eating anything with my hands. Am I crazy?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Posts
    233

    I’ve stopped eating anything with my hands. Am I crazy?

    Hi all, Since this pandemic started I’ve stopped eating food which I need to touch with my hands. I’m sure it’s an OCD thing but I’d love to get it under control. I’ve completely stopped eating sandwiches and even toast I will eat with a knife and fork. I’ve had OCD and anxiety before but this is just out of control.
    Help!
    Nighttime pacer

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Posts
    4,185

    Re: I’ve stopped eating anything with my hands. Am I crazy?

    You’re not crazy, you’re anxious.
    As long as you wash your hands before and after preparing your sandwich or toast you should be fine.
    Start small and work up to it.
    Keep practicing any relaxation techniques that work for you. I find mindful breathing exercises help me.

    No one is saying not to be careful, but if you folllow the right steps then you can start to lose some anxiety about it and also start to enjoy eating again. Think of all the things that are better eaten by hand and make one of your favourites, you deserve it.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 06-10-14, 11:09
  2. I've practically stopped eating
    By Lizziesaurus in forum Symptoms
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 15-04-11, 12:20
  3. Replies: 5
    Last Post: 22-03-11, 21:45
  4. Panic attack, pre-eating...while eating...and a bit after eating
    By matthewduffy2010 in forum Panic / Panic Attacks
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 12-01-10, 16:15
  5. Stopped eating
    By choccy25 in forum Phobias
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 12-09-08, 20:50

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •