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wrote on March 13, 2019
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Hi, my name is Cory. I’m 27 and struggle with trying new foods. I have just been diagnosed with high blood pressure and I’m terrified about dying since my diet only consists of processed foods. But it is good to know there are other people out there that struggle with food like me. I’m starting to try new things but mostly bring myself to get sick while trying them. I stress out constantly about my health as I’m a big guy, but I want to change. Therapy didn’t help me as no one really understand this eating disorder. I just want to be happy & live a full life.
Admin Reply by: Bob
Cory try to relax some. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure in my late 20s and I will be 72 in june. I have about as bad a diet as a person can have. Lots of people live long lives with high blood pressure by taking the proper medications. You could drive yourself crazy putting way too much stress on your life by trying to learn to eat new foods that you really don't like. Do the best you can but don't let your eating stress you out. There is no reason why you can't have a great life no matter what you can or can't eat. You never asked to be the way you are and there are so many things a person could have that are way worse than ARFID. Just be the best you can and you probably are gifted in other ways.
