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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, I have this. I also have GAD and recently discovered through working with a therapist that I have OCD as well. I was initially surprised by that diagnosis but at the same time my thought patterns make a lot more sense to me now.

I’ve only had food anxiety for the last couple of years and I think it’s is a manifestation of the OCD. My pregnancies exacerbated symptoms of OCD and now perimenopause hormone shifts have caused this new food weirdness.

It’s intrusive thoughts about contamination and getting food poisoning, but I know that’s all it is…intrusive thoughts. I acknowledge them, but I see them for what they are, and try to quickly move on mentally and not let them control my thoughts or actions. I know that I follow basic food safety instructions and that sometimes (not very often thank goodness) people get food poisoning despite being careful. And that’s just how life goes. If I get food poisoning I know I can handle it because I’ve handled it before.

It’s really hard and I’m so sorry you are suffering. This shift of mindset and awareness has helped me. I just think: this is a funny thing my mind does but I have the power to be aware of it and not “listen” to it. Hope this helps! [/quote]

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