Hello. Today is my first day to visit this website and I am so glad I did. Reading everyone's stories is like readying my own. I too always felt like I was alone in this unfortunate life style of picky eating. I always thought there was something wrong with me. I wished my eating habits were normal. I feel like I am different and that my family wished I didn't have the issues that I have. I want to eat normal for me of course but also for them. I want my family to be proud of me and not have to be embarrassed for me at social events where food is involved. I want to feel normal and be able to walk into any restaurant and be that person who says hey that sounds good - I'll try that. I can promise you that has NEVER happened. I wished there was a magic switch that could be turned on or off that would make this all go away but looks like I am stuck with this crazy eating disorder.
My diet is very unusual and it is noticed everywhere I go. Most everyone who I work with knows I am picky and telling my friends or family etc is not hard for me. I don't like it when I am made to feel like an outcast because I don't eat like an adult should. I don't mind people knowing I am picky I just want people to accept it the way I have and know that there is nothing they can say to help or change the way I am. I look forward to continue to read and follow people's stories as this helps me feel like I am not alone. Thank you to everyone who has shared their story on this website.
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wrote on September 1, 2015
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wrote on August 29, 2015
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I had dinner with my husband tonight, and because I can't stand spicy food, our dinner went badly. Imagine the titanic if you will. We went to a new restaurant that served steak (we both love steak), but this restaurant covered every single steak in pepper! I can't eat spicy. My husband knows this. Black pepper is spicy to me. He doesn't understand that I cannot eat any amount of it. I ordered fried dill pickle chips, and they came with ranch that had cayenne pepper on it. Not only was the ranch spicy, but the breading of the pickle chips was covered in black pepper. NOTHING AT THIS RESTAURANT CAME WITHOUT BLACK PEPPER. My husband doesnt understand that I would rather starve than subject my body to spicy food. (Also I hate seafood)
wrote on August 27, 2015
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Hi, I'm georgia I'm 19 years of age and I have restrictive food intake disorder/selective eating disorder and have had for as long as I can remember, I only eat diary products, chips and pizza, nothing else.
wrote on August 25, 2015
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My name is Renee and I am Rosemary's mom (She's 9) Since birth Rosie displayed strong emotions and stress regarding meals, food, smells, taste, and of course texture. I knew this was not the norm and had her evaluated at 17 month- only to be sent home with "she's healthy- just picky-and maybe has some sensory issues." Rosemary was a healthy weight because she lived off baby rice cereal and baby foods till 3 years of age. Functioning in every other way, being smart and funny and out going, makes it hard for people to understand her real struggle. Even her primary Dr. She currently has about 6-8 foods she can and will eat- we have had OT and feeding therapy in the past from age 18 months - 4 years old. (taking a break for 4 years) to reduce stress. She is set for new food evaluation this Friday at a place that came highly recommended. I am so glad I found this site. I understand this is who she is- I love her just the way she is......but I am glad she will have a place (here) at some point for support. Rosie primarily eats, Vanilla yogurt, Pankcakes, waffles, popcorn, fries, processed Chx fingers, and cookies. Thank you for helping others have a place to not feel alone in this struggle and for teaching the outside world this is "real". Warm Regards (Rosie's mom)
wrote on August 25, 2015
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My name is Renee and I am mother to now 9 year old Rosemary G. Rosie since birth displayed strong emotions and stress regarding meals, food, smells, taste, and of course texture. I knew this was not the norm and had her evaluated at 17 month only to be sent home with "she's healthy- just picky-and maybe has some sensory issues." Rosemary was a healthy weight because she lived off baby rice cereal and baby foods till 3 years of age. Functioning in every other way makes it hard to people to understand her real struggle. She currently has about 6-8 foods she can and will eat- we have had OT and feeding therapy in the past (taking a break for 4 years) to reduce stress. She is set to for new food evaluation this Friday at a place that came highly recommended. I am so glad I found this site. I understand this is who she is- am am glad she will have a place to (here) at some point for support. As a mother- this site life changing. Rosie primarily eats, Vanilla yogurt, Pankcakes, popcorn, fries, processed Chx fingers, and cookies. Thank you for helping others have a place to not feel alone in this struggle and for teaching the outside world this is "real". Warm Regards (Rosie's mom)
wrote on August 19, 2015
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5:35 pm
Hello to Picky Eating Adults Support from a mom of a Picky Eating Teen!
