chewing habit
TW - trigger for emetophobia
chew the food from my stomach
I do this even if I have only eaten a moderate amount of food, as long as it includes the kinds I like. But except for seldom stomachache, I don't feel ill in my stomach. I think I can even control the behavior, and force myself to get the once delicious food from my stomach into my mouth, and chew and feel it again. I feel the desire to do so even when I am not hungry. Is it strange?
Edited Aug 18, 2023
@Nightfrost hi there! What you are describing is rumination syndrome and is a form of an eating disorder. A lot of people struggle with it so if this applies to you, you’re not weird or strange at all! I’m sorry you’re going through this. There is an eating disorder support group here if you want to join. It’s been helpful for me. Hope to see you there!