Thanks for the reply it is nice to know I am not the
only one. I was unable to get anything from the links
you left for me. Do you have another?
--- smither4u <smither4u@...> wrote:
> --- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "shroomwell"
> <shroomwell@y...>
> wrote:
> >
> > I have an abnormal anxiety of the sound of
> chewing. I can deal with
> > it in public, but not in private with my family
> (the only ones who
> > know about it). Also I cannot stand gum chewing,
> when in public
> > places and I see someone chewing gum, I'll go out
> of my way to avoid
> > that person. I hate being stuck on a bus or
> airplane near someone
> > chewing gum. It makes me very anxious, although
> not a panic
> attack,
> I
> > am extremely on edge and annoyed.
> > Am I the only one out there like this. Sometimes
> I feel as though
> it
> > is controlling my life. I am not able to have
> normal relationships
> > with women.
> > Any advice would be great, but I am really just
> looking for support.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Hi,
>
> I can identify with you and know exactly what you
> are feeling. There
> are many others like you. You may find this message
> board helpful
> and
> supportive:
> http://www.sector404.org/archives/2002/09/25/is_th
> ere_a_gumchewing_etiq
> uette.php
>
> Good luck and write me anytime. Smither4u
>
>
>
>



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