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I was wondering is fear of eating in public like an eating disorder?
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It is a phobia: It is a psychological disorder called phobia of eating in public places.One is constantly worried that people are staring at you and other fear of people noticing you are not eating, and being aware of the exits in case you panic and have to leave it is not an eating disorder and can be treated like other social anxiety disorder with therapy.Some times anti depressant like Paxil (paroxetine) may be prescribed.
Answered 6/30/2014
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