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wrote on October 11, 2018
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11:46 am
I am an adult picky eater. Saying that isn't easy for me, the judgement and criticism I've faced throughout my life will never go away. Going on dates always made my anxiety so much worse. My diet pretty much consists of cheese pizza, mac n cheese, mozzeralla sticks, garlic cheese bread, French fries and sweets. I hate the way I eat, I have always hated myself for not being able to change. I've lost friendships and relationships because of my eating. My family and current boyfriend cant understand how much I wish I could change, they insist that it's just my choice. I've seen therapists and doctors and they also look at me like I am crazy, I dont know what to do or where to go from here.
Admin Reply by: Bob
You never asked to be the way you are and you would change if you could. You live in an alien world that is full of people who eat things that look like dog poop and vomit to you. ARFID is the clinical name for what you have and it was just added to the medical texts in 2013. So when you deal with doctors give them that name. ARFID can manifest itself in many ways and some people have problems maintaining body weight while others like you and me just can't tolerate a really wide variety of foods. Texture can also be important. Medical experts are trying to find a therapy that will help. I'm 71 and had it since birth. I was a baby that was going to fail to thrive but somehow I didn't die. I was just blessed with our food issues as a child and now an adult. When you think about it there are many things a person can have that are way worse. There is no reason why you can't have a great long life. Go out an be the best you can be. Bob K
