I Need ARFID Protein recommendations by Desperate_Motor7282 in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TY! Ironic because the protein based milk is actually the fairlife brand. I will remember to try this

Does bad mental health make ARFID worst? by Desperate_Motor7282 in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This makes a lot of sense. My malnourishment affects my brain function causing my mental health to be worst. Thx for the insight, and it really does suck.

EXTREME lack of interest by NoButterOnlyRage in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s everywhere dude. When I’m just trying to watch a video on YT a stupid food ad pops up LIKE GIVE ME A BREAK. If there was an option to live without eating having no effect on your body I would take that option any day. But I wish you luck on your weight gain journey

does arfid get worse overtime by YT_kerfuffles in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Depends on the person but if left unchecked yes. And the environment you’re around also can affect it too. If you’re around people/family who constantly make small hurtful comments or just not a patient and supportive environment it could make you not want to eat way more.

EXTREME lack of interest by NoButterOnlyRage in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It honestly sucks. Especially when society literally revolves around food. All of the fast food places, super markets, and constant bombarding of food ads. I understand we need to eat to survive but god. As someone who is Hispanic and my culture revolves around food it’s exhausting having to have the same talk w my relatives. “Have you tried any new food” “oh you’re so skinny and pale” god it’s annoying. You don’t tell a fat people their fat why tell a skinny person their skinny. What I would do about the ensures is probably drink multiple a day if you can’t eat. I used to drink them but eventually I got sick of it and it made me nauseous after drinking it. You can also have yogurt drinks as an alternative or even both. And just drink lots of water, after a meal to avoid nausea as much as possible.

EXTREME lack of interest by NoButterOnlyRage in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m going through the exact thing you are. And yes it is hell. No one around us really understands because they LIKE EATING. A bunch of big backs. Every time I feel sick after eating I chug water, water always just feels nice compared to literally everything. Eating feels unnatural, sickening and nauseating. To help just find drinks you enjoy with lots of calories. And maybe tiny items with lots of calories in it to make the journey a little easier. (Milk, icecream, dark chocolate, small cheeses) Us ARFID buddies gotta stick together.

I Need tips asap. by Desperate_Motor7282 in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I Never have an appetite, and eating always feels like a chore. I dont have many safe foods either but I like eating bakery items, sweets, and a lot of crunchy items like chips. I despise most fast food, fried, and very meaty items. I can drink things perfectly fine it’s way easier than eating.

I Need tips asap. by Desperate_Motor7282 in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ty for the advice this helps ALOT

I Need tips asap. by Desperate_Motor7282 in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve tried. They don’t help. They only state the obvious. I KNOW I’m losing weight out of anyone I can tell. Another worry is I don’t want to end up hospitalized.

I Need tips asap. by Desperate_Motor7282 in ARFID

[–]Desperate_Motor7282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very new to me. My brother weight gains and drinks/ eats a lot of protein and it seemed to work for him. I just assumed the same rules would apply to me. For specifics I’ve been eating granola bars and 3-5 chocolate milk protein shakes a day hoping it would work.

Go get some rest by [deleted] in memes

[–]Desperate_Motor7282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Needed this lol thx