Advice for breaking negative trains of thoughts?

It's been getting a bit better, but I haven't been able to sit down to a meal without thinking over and over "what if I choke"

It's just going on and on in my head... my usual coping mechanisms don't really work because it's difficult to stay distracted (rubber band on wrist, for instance) when chewing...

Does anybody have any tips or tricks I haven't thought of yet? I've tried watching TV but it hasn't done much help.

M.,

While you won't be able to actively do the worksheets while you are eating...

The Therapy Worksheet Downloads from our Resources are something that you could work on before mealtime. ..to help you get in a good frame of mind...

...then you could take some of the re-worked thinking and make them your positive mantras to give you reassurance and keep you calm while eating.

Find our Resources at the top of the main forum page. :) The worksheets are pretty self explanatory and great for disarming fearful thoughts!

Best wishes and keep posting,

S.C.