Di how interesting that you feel as you do.Its down to you amygdala.
The amygdala (an almond shaped part of our brain )is involved in computing the emotional significance of events, and recent research indicates it is responsible for the influence of emotion on perception .So Di. not eating alone is a protection that allows you to feel safe.
Some one close had a stroke as he was washing.He felt afraid of the sink and gently had to regain confidence.Another man ate a scone the evening before having appendicitis and 20 years later won't eat a scone.The aversion to things helps us survive.If spoiling our quality of life psycologists can use tactics to help us.
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