Thanks Linda, I appreciate your responses to me. I
have had this problem for over about 20 years and now
I at least I don't feel so alone anymore.
--- Linda Chandler <smither4u@...> wrote:
> try this... somehting must have been left off,
> Sorry
>
>
http://www.sector404.org/archives/2002/09/25/is_there_a_gumchewing_etiquette.php
>
> You will find a lot of people are in the same boat.
> I have made some of the later posts on this site
> about some ideas I have, one is about writing Oprah.
> Let me know what you think.
>
> We all need to stick together. good luck and write
> anytime.
>
> Linda
>
>
>
> Jim Brown <shroomwell@...> wrote:
> 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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