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You’ve probably encountered a self-described “picky eater” in your time, but did you know that it sometimes goes beyond simple preference and veers into disorder.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is exactly that, and if you’re curious, these 11 people are willing to tell you more about it.
11. I hope it goes well.
Therapy should be accessible to everyone.
10. It’s good to challenge yourself.
In all aspects of life.
9. Everything involves food.
This is a frustration for those with any dietary restrictions.
8. Moms should be understanding.
If not them, who?
7. It’s more than one thing.
Which makes it even harder to accommodate.
6. You like what you like.
And forcing yourself to eat other stuff is hard.
5. Families should be a safe place.
It stinks that they’re not for everyone.
4. Anxiety is high.
I’m sure explaining is hard.
3. This sounds so stressful.
I imagine it’s rough more often than not.
2. It’s more than picky eating.
Which can be a hard thing to get others to accept.
1. That can be hard for people to understand.
Why would anyone choose to live that way, though?
Honestly, this sounds super rough.
I love food and would hate to not be able to eat much of it or have variety in my diet.