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wrote on March 27, 2018
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I am almost 27 years old. I am a horribly picky eater. When I try new foods I either physically can’t eat it or I get so anxious about it that I freak myself out and just leave it on my plate. My picky eating causes me a lot of social anxiety. I find myself not wanting to go out or do things because I’m so afraid of food situations. I went to a party hosted by a lady I work with last year and I tried to just pass off that I’d already eaten but she was offended. Then this year she is hosting a party and came over to me and pointed out that she can make me something special. I hate it when people notice I don’t eat and go out of their way for me. I wish I could fix myself. I have prayed for years and tried to just accept it but it is just so hard. I’ve tried going on dates and planning it out strategically so I know where we are going will have something that I can eat but after a few dates they start to notice and it always ends. Can anyone give me some advice? How do I meet people that are like me? How do I explain to people that I’m a picky eater and I don’t want them to draw attention to it.
Admin Reply by: Bob
Trying to hide your eating from a date you are really interested in will almost always end in failure. Lots of people have hidden issues and your best solution is being totally up front with a person you are interested in from the very beginning. Revealing a big secret after a relationship has gotten serious will almost always cause it to fail. There is no reason you can't have a great life. Embrace who you are and let people know about your disorder and see if things don't get better for you. This advice is not for young children or teenagers. In their case other children can be very cruel. Good luck and now try to be upfront with your issues. You never asked or chose to eat the way you do. You would change if you could Bob K
