I am having anxiety over food allergies. i am 23 and have 3 children with no food allergies. i am having anxiety over peanuts. is it possible or is it just anxiety? ive never had a problem with peanut butter. my kids eat it a lot?

Health Anxiety: Peanut allergies do not typically spontaneously arise in adults or older children, especially if the persons concerned have been eating it regularly without any issues. For Anxiety, try Journaling, Deep breathing exercises, and meditation/prayer to relax the anxious thoughts and soothe yourself.

Peanut butter....: If you have eaten peanut butter and you have been fine, you don't have peanut allergy. I'm not sure why you are concerned about peanut allergy except for it being plastered on many websites, but peanut butter okay, NO allergy....that simple!

Symptoms/signs: The symptoms and signs of a food allergy typically appear within four hours of ingestion of the allergen. Nut and peanut allergies are common in the population If you would like to learn more, please visit AAAAI.org parent information. Children with eczema, particularly after the age of two years, may be prone to allergic responses. Testing is also available if there is a concern.

Anxiety: I understand your Anxiety. It seems unlikely that you have peanuts allergy stating, “I’ve never had a problem with peanut butter. My kids eat it a lot” At age 23, you possibly are going through Anxiety due to stresses which could be: •Relationships/Marriage •Separation •Parenting 3 children •Unresolved conflicts with partner •Child support •Work •Frustration •Loneliness Please see a Therapist.