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I always had a profound fear of choking on my food. i barely eat now because i fear choking so bad, what to do?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Eating phobia: After throat abnormalities are ruled out, you may have an eating phobia. There are very specific ways to treat this and a clinical psychologist can be helpful. Some use clinical hypnosis and others use systematic desensitization. I've used both. People can start with foods they consider safe and work up with support from a professional.

Answered 2/23/2014

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