Hey! I just discovered this blog and I couldn't be any happier that I did. I didn't realize how many people can relate to my problem... I'm 23 years old and I am known to be "the pickiest eater" I have a horrible fear of different textures and tastes near my mouth or nose. I'll eat anything simple... Pizza (only plain or pepperoni) chicken nuggets, pasta, fried foods. I've never attempted to eat a vegetable nor have I had any other fruit besides a banana. It's not that I don't want to try knew things, it's that my brain forces me to not be able to.

I've suffered with OCD since I was a child. Between counting to hoarding to numbers to obsessive thoughts and routines. I currently seeking a fantastic therapist who I sit down with and on occasion will bring a piece of food in to try.

Being a picky eater is definitely one of the hardest things to explain... You always here "oh yeah I'm picky too!" or "you're missing out on so much" or my favorite... "just try it what is the worst that can happen?" To me, id throw up and continue to have a severe panic attack.

I just want everybody to know that you are not alone!!! I would love to share more of my stories and hear what other people have to say. Keep on moving on :)!