I have health anxiety and am scared to eat food due to fear of anaphylactic shock, even though I have no known food allergies other than peanuts, which haven't been correctly diagnosed. I haven't eaten properly in days and my throat feels tight when I try to eat. What can I do to overcome this fear and start eating safely?

April 5th, 2024

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