Dulcie, a 23-year-old research student from the UK, experiences anxiety while eating out due to a rare condition called retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD), which prevents her from burping. This condition, recognized in 2019, has significant mental and physical health implications, yet remains largely unacknowledged by healthcare professionals. Treatments like botulinum toxin injections exist but are not widely available or NHS-approved. Many individuals with R-CPD report social and emotional challenges, and some have found relief through exercises or private treatments. Dulcie hopes that her upcoming treatment will improve her quality of life.