Do I have ARFID?
Ever since I was younger I have had severe issues with eating certain foods and food groups. My mom and relatives would have to force-feed me and I was severely malnourished as a kid because of this. As I've become older, I've gotten better at the idea of exposing myself to new foods and experiences but I still struggle a lot with this.
Food textures, smells, and the way they look visually are enough to have me feel uninterested in eating and I eat basically the same 3 meals every single day. I feel like living like this is unhealthy but I don't understand how to live differently. I've always been so avoidant of foods since I was younger. Is it possible that I have ARFID?
@studioghiblifan15
I am so sorry to hear about the struggles you have been facing with food and eating. It sounds like you have been dealing with this issue for a long time, and it must be incredibly difficult. Being forced to eat certain foods as a child and being malnourished because of it can be traumatic, and it's understandable that it has affected your relationship with food.
It's possible that you have ARFID, it is important to seek professional help from a therapist or a dietitian to understand this condition better and to develop a treatment plan that best fits you.
They can also help you to understand the underlying causes of your food avoidance and help you to develop strategies to overcome them.