Coping with ARFID: Seeking Advice

YES! I’ve been struggling with it for a while. Food just doesn’t seem like food anymore. Here is what I’ve figured out so far. - make a list of safe foods (snacks and meal food or anything. Doesn’t have to be ‘healthy food’) - stay stocked up in those safe foods. - if your going to make a meal and start getting anxiety, take a small break and then return to making it. (I get bad anxiety when it’s time to eat) - eat while distracted. Watch a show or something you like to keep you from over focusing on the food. Also munching on snacks while you do other things is helpful too get in a bit of extra food. - have a water with you when you eat so if anything suddenly tastes bad you can take a gulp of water and wash it down and rinse your mouth. - remember it’s not your choice and it’s not your fault. Your not being picky. You are fighting a battle and are strong for doing so.