i have phobia of eating in front of someone! :(

[malika sharma]

please explain some remedy to this phobia as i cant get social due to this. the only thing in my mind while eating, when along with frnds, is that whether i m eating the right way or no, if i m behaving normal or no.
this sucks...
please suggest some thing!

[Gmorkster]

I believe your phobia has its roots deep down in your childhood and the education you got. Were your parents always being strict about the way you were eating, the right gestures and code of conduct at the table?

Try to loosen up, your friends most likely don't care about the way you eat, or, if you do something really wrong (like, I don't know, talk with your mouth full and spit at everyone at the table :)), they will let you know. That's what friends are for!

[vandy02]

This phobia is usual among people as they often start thinking of themselves as how they look and what their every step will have impact in front of many people.People get conscious about themselves as how others will feel if they do this or that thing.I believe that one should behave normally and don't think of others.This happens because of conscious nature and they start feeling shame.Just don't worry feel free to eat.