Suffering with possible ARFID

I think I might have ARFID (avoiding restrictive food intake disorder) and I have no clue where to get help from.

I am struggling with my weight and health because of my food problems. Can anyone help me find help for this? I need to eat better things but just can't because of the tasten smell, and texture.

NAS89250 over 2 years ago in reply to T

Thank you again for the advice, I'll get right on it!
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T over 2 years ago

I've been seeing a therapist for ARFID through the NHS eating disorder service. It took quite a while and in the end they sent me to a private place and covered the cost because their waiting list had got ridiculous. I think it's helped a bunch. I'm coming to the end now and I'm not in a perfect place but a lot better than I was until earlier this year. Hopefully it will help me not fall back so far again.

I'm definitely a weird case with ARFID though since I'm less bothered by taste and texture but pretty scared of the energy in things. I could eat broccoli plenty, but bananas and ice cream are pretty terrifying.
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NAS89250 over 2 years ago in reply to Autumn_Trees

Thanks for the advice!
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Autumn_Trees over 2 years ago

I would probably recommend that you seek a dietician (NOT a nutritionist) who is experienced in people with autism. They might be able to help develop techniques to help you at least try some new items, that you can then incorporate into your diet. Good luck!
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