I have issues with eating in public. I will be fine then all of a sudden it’s like my awareness that I’m eating in front of people kicks in and I immediately feel anxious and I will throw up. I always have to excuse myself because it comes on so strongly and suddenly that I go to the bathroom and throw up. After, I can better get through the anxiety but it’s still there and then I just stop eating because my appetite is completely gone. 

The other day I was eating with friends and this happened. I was fine and then it just suddenly hit me. My hands and feet start tingling, I feel hot, appetite shuts down and I feel the instant need to throw up. I go to the bathroom and do throw up - unable to eat at all for the rest of the day with them. 

We’re due to go out for another meal sometime soon and I want to go. But I am SO worried of this happening again. I’ve eaten with these friends and others before and no issues. It’s random and I never know when it’s going to start. 

Anyone have tips to deal with this when it comes on so strongly and suddenly??