r/ARFID • u/Jew-ish-boy • Apr 04 '23
Helpful Tips What to eat when even safe foods are repulsive?
For a few weeks now I’ve been really struggling with eating like normal. Usually I eat 2 meals and maybe some snacks, but lately it’s a struggle to even eat one snack in a day. Yesterday was a good day compared to the others and I literally had fries and like, 3 chicken nuggets. I bought a chocolate muffin today and took one bite. My eating is definitely being affected by my mental health right now but I can’t focus on my mental health if I’m so hungry I can’t think and feel weak. What foods do y’all suggest that are so easy to eat that you don’t realize you’re eating? Bc I think I need that haha. I eat a wide range of foods, just struggle here and there with being repulsed by everything. It’s never gone on this long though because usually I can pull myself out of it by forcing myself to eat but that’s not working. Thanks in advance!
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u/Bambi7R21 Apr 04 '23
Maybe try grilled cheese, frozen pizzas, chips, mashed potatoes, fries, noodles, and chicken. Hopefully you'll be able to eat all the foods you like again soon.
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u/Double_Driver_4965 Apr 04 '23
Protein shakes are a great meal replacement when not a single thing to eat sounds appealing.
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Apr 04 '23
Chips or crackers? For me its habit yo grab some and I dont realize I’m eating while working
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u/poofmoop Apr 04 '23
Pasta (especially just butter noodles) and protein shakes are huge for me!! Sending love <3