What is the fear of eating?

Phagophobia, the fear of eating, generally revolves around anxiety related to the act of eating or the food itself. While Mind Pump discusses fear's impact on health and behavior, it does not directly address phagophobia. However, they do elaborate on how chronic fear can severely disrupt digestion and overall health.

Sal Di Stefano explains that chronic fear can damage digestion, potentially leading to conditions like IBS and ulcers. Fear changes how the body functions, diverting energy away from digestion to deal with perceived threats. This chronic state of being can diminish overall health, reduce fertility, and even accelerate aging 1.

Understanding these broader impacts of chronic fear can shed light on how phagophobia might similarly disrupt one's health and daily habits.