Fear of Choking or being poisoned

[loveforjack]

My 7 year old son, has a severe fear of choking and/or of being poisoned.  He chews and spits out his food or is just too scared to eat it.  Even at times, says he feels something in his throat.  He has always had extreme fears.  Fear of strangers.  Needs me to check the door to make sure it is locked at night.  Fear of the dark.  I have older children and his fears seem far from normal.  I am concerned that he is developing a major eating disorder because of his fears.
Please advise.  This seems to of gotten worse.  My husband and I just had to close our business and are going thorough a divorce.  He has seen his father, physically throw me to the ground and know I am also afraid that he will have a fear that he is not protected.  

[mike1122]

Also, I don't know about your son but after I eat or drink something I get scared after and I start not to feel good and I get dizzy, lightheaded, fast and hard beating heart, and start to feel not conected to life like what im seeing is not real(really weird). Somtimes even have a panic attack. You should ask your son if he doent feel good after and tell him to list them.

[mike1122]

Hi there im 15 and I know exactly how your son feels, that is my exact fear im scared there's drugs in my food and drinks and won't eat or drink anything that's already been opened because im scared im going to overdose.when I don't eat I feel very sick and dizzy so I have to force my self to trust the food I eat and deal with it. When I was younger I used to be petrefied of the dark and the I would always make sure I locked the doors and windows.I've been having these fears for months now and my mom said it was just anxiety but next week im finaly going to the doctors im so happy. For your son you should take him to see a doctor and counciling I know that would make him feel a ton better.
Hope I helped...:)

Ohh also my mom and dad also got a divorse a few years ago, and let me tell you that has a huge impact on him, I grew out of it im sure he will too.

[cnote]

Maybe you should try seeing a counselor with your son? He could just be troubled with the divorce and everything? Or seeing lots of things with his mom and dad that troubled him....  children are very sensitive.

Good luck to you all. Keep in touch on the forum.

Everything will be okay. =)