In today’s 60-minute telehealth session, client discussed growing anxiety related to their allergy to berries. Client stated, "It feels like berries are everywhere right now, and I’m constantly on edge," and described how the summer season increases exposure to berries at social events like picnics and potlucks. Client reported that even seeing someone eat berries nearby triggers anxiety and shared they often avoid social events to reduce risk. They expressed concern about ending up in the ICU or ER and frustration over others not understanding the severity of their allergy, which contributes to feelings of isolation and fear. Therapist validated the seriousness of the allergy and its emotional impact, and explored how the anxiety is rooted in both the physical risk and the unpredictability of others' actions and environments. Strategies for self-advocacy were discussed, including clearly communicating needs ahead of events, carrying emergency medication, and creating a mental script for explaining the allergy to others. Client admitted feeling embarrassed or like a burden when speaking up about their allergy, and therapist reframed this as an important boundary to protect their health and wellbeing. Client was encouraged to identify one upcoming event where they feel safe enough to attend and practice setting boundaries around food. Homework was assigned to prepare for that event by talking to the host and planning how to manage food-related anxiety. Follow-up on this homework and emotional responses will occur in the next session.
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Risk of Berries
Client is experiencing heightened anxiety due to berries and the increased risk of exposure.
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In today’s 60-minute telehealth session, the client talked about their growing anxiety around their allergy to berries. They said, "It feels like berries are everywhere right now, and I’m constantly on edge," describing how the summer season brings frequent exposure to berries at picnics, potlucks, and casual gatherings. The client shared that even seeing someone eat berries nearby can trigger a spike in anxiety, and they often avoid social events altogether to reduce the risk. They kept saying how they don't want to end up in the ICU or the ER. They expressed frustration that others don’t always understand the severity of their allergy, which adds to feelings of isolation and fear.
We explored how their anxiety is rooted not just in the physical risk, but in the unpredictability of others' actions and environments they can’t control. I validated the seriousness of their allergy and the emotional toll it takes to constantly assess food safety in public spaces. We discussed strategies for self-advocacy, including clearly communicating their needs ahead of events and carrying emergency medication at all times. I also encouraged them to create a mental script to use when explaining their allergy to others, so they feel more prepared and less reactive.
Client admitted they often feel embarrassed or like a burden when speaking up about their allergy. We reframed this as an important boundary that protects their health and wellbeing. I suggested they identify one upcoming event where they feel safe enough to attend and practice setting boundaries around food. Their homework is to prepare for that event by talking to the host and planning how they’ll handle food-related anxiety. We’ll check in next session to see how it went and how they felt emotionally afterward.
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