I really thought I was alone in my strange eating habits. It's refreshing to know I'm not alone and that I can maybe get help one day. I'm only 16, but I don't see myself "growing out of it" anytime soon. I was picky for as long as I could remember. I can't stand mashed potatoes and mac n cheese. The thought of it makes me want to throw up. I've always had a thing with texture. Nothing mushy or slimy. There's nothing more embarrassing than going to your boyfriend's Memorial Day party and only having tortilla chips on your plate while everyone else is eating burgers and potato salad. Everyone was questioning why I didn't go grab some real food. His mom even joked when I went to get ice cream: "Finally, something you'll eat!" She meant it as a joke but it felt like a knife in my gut. I have trouble going to restaurants with people who aren't my close friends or family due to a fear that they'll judge the child-like foods I order. It's even worse when they actually point it out. Eating is a part of everyday life which makes it such a challenge. I usually pull the "I'm not hungry" card. This works most of the time, but after repeated use, my boyfriend's mom was concerned about me being anorexic! I don't have a body image issue. I just have a food issue...