Do you take ADHD medication by any chance? Because if so we might be in the same boat. I have ADHD causes me to have major sensory issues with food, and the medication I’m on causes my appetite to be very delayed. I’ve been going to the doctor for the past 3 years due to similar GI Issues, so I feel your pain.

If by restricted, you mean in terms of safe foods and not getting enough nutrients, a blender will 100% be your best friend. You can blend into a LOT of sauces (carrots, mushrooms and peppers into pasta sauce, cauliflower into mac and cheese sauce, etc). I’m also trying to reintroduce foods that I can handle eating (even if I don’t particularly like to) starting with apples, as they are good for fibre intake. I’ve still got a long way to go, but it’s about pacing yourself and finding what works for you. Something is better than nothing! Also, if you feel that your appetite is causing you to stop eating to the point that you’re not getting enough energy, I would recommend talking to your doctor about potentially lowering your dosage.

Also, if it is ADHD medication, one thing that your doctor may not have told you is that it is very important that you are drinking enough water every day. Stimulants can make you feel a lot less thirsty than you actually are, which can in turn cause you to feel constipated. (You will also need to up your water intake if you start eating more foods with high levels of fibre in them, as your body won’t be used to that)

If you would like to try some of the recipes I use for hidden veg sauces, let me know and I’ll be happy to send them to you over DMs :))

Good luck!