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all-i-do-is-try1 · 9 months ago

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I hate how ARFID is treated by so called ED specialists. Like yeah it’s an Ed, in a sense that it’s abnormal, and can get severe if someone doesn’t have access to safe foods or has very limited things. But I think it’s absolutely ableist to be thinking this can be cured or treated in the same way that other Eating disorders are. It can be managed. But not cured bc it’s often the manifestation of neuro developmental differences like autism, adhd or sensory disorders.

you genuinely do cause more harm if you force somone with ARFID to eat things they can’t. And you often need a Occupational therapist or someone who has awareness of autism, adhd and other sensory stuff.

ARFID safe foods aren’t even things you eat all the time, just when you are feeling unsafe and need something predictable. Which is often the case if you are forced info treatment

#it was so hard to have like 3 ed #I’m told it often exists on its own but it’s really a struggle when you have ARFID Anorexia #they don’t understand ARFID safe food is not the same as Ana safe food #even pediatric dieticians with experience are like no it can’t actually be cured only managed #forcing someone with ARFID to eat things causes more harm #eating was hard enough without dealing with sensory overload #I wish my ARFID was accommodated #ARFID #some foods actually cause me pain bc they are too textured or acidic #bananas and mashed potatoes and most fruit are a sensory nightmare for me

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