What is ARFID? Information and details on ARFID behaviour, causes and treatment.
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- Comprehensive introductory video explaining ARFID.
Glenn Robertson is Australia’s Leading ARFID Therapy Provider Combining Hypnosis with Psychology Phobia Protocols.
In this video, Glenn Robertson of Specialist Hypnotherapy talks about the eating disorder ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), previously known as SED (Selective Eating Disorder).
You can learn more about ARFID from the ARFID Australia Support Group on Facebook.
Facebook Group: / 145750569442411
Or contact Specialist Hypnotherapy:
enquiry@specialisthypnotherapy.com.au
www.SpecialistHypnotherapy.com.au
Specialist Hypnotherapy is based in Melbourne, Australia.
ARFID Hypnosis Therapy is available in Clinic and via Zoom throughout Australia and Internationally.
Knowing that I’m not crazy and I have this makes me feel so much better. ARFID FAMILY, I love you and we are not alone anymore!!! 24 years and I finally have answers!!
If you are at a stage where you feel that some change would be better than no change... then help is available. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Agreed! This makes me wonder if this is what I had all growing up. I've struggled with almost every symptom he listed in the video for most of my life, and have spent years trying to get over it. I even went to a few specialists and they just said I had a vitamin D deficiency and that if I took some vitamins it would cure it. Needless to say, that did not work and just made me feel worse.
I am definitely going to be looking more into this and am grateful to have others who understand the struggle.
Here's to recovery and learning to enjoy, not fear, food!
I have really bad arfid and I need to take a lot of vitamins and I have a medical issue but I can change that if I change myself and eating away from home is really hard for me
Phire Sapphire omg same eating out with friends is always awkward when I have to explain it
Thank you for your comments. Help is available. Many ARFID clients have been helped in a single ARFID Therapy session. If you would like more information please reach out and Specialist Hypnotherapy will email information on ARFID and the Therapy options.
I'm actually about to cry. I can't believe there's actually a name to this.
I'm glad you found the video helpful. You are not alone.
Yes, I had no idea either until all physical causes were ruled out, I starting digging deeper and found out about it by searching “eating disorders” there is a book by Jennifer j Thomas and Kamryn T Eddy.
I am crying because I didn’t know it had a name or was treatable and I’m in my 30s and get teased relentlessly for eating like a kid
Its been 16 years
I felt the same way when I just discovered this disorder existed a few hours ago 😭
My family always acted like I was the only child who ate this way. And then I came across my boyfriend who is the same way luckily for me because I don’t have to worry about judgement there, and then I saw a video about a guy with this disorder and that’s when I found out it was a disorder and I was like “Get out. There’s no way...”
I’ve been digging into this ever since.
And the fact I can probably get help now just means a lot to me and my family considering they’ve been trying yearssssss for me to eat new food. 15 to be exact. 😅😅
I’m sitting here crying, I’m 16 and I’ve been like this for as long as I can remember, it’s good to finally know that I’m not a freak
Knowledge is power. I'm glad the video shed some light on the eating behaviors you have experienced. Change is possible. ARFID is not a life sentence.
Yea and it sucks when you are at a public party or Sth because your choice in food is VERYY small
@@mariaconnell my most humiliating moment was when I was sat with family I hadn’t seen for years at my uncles wedding and I couldn’t eat anything, luckily my brothers were with me so nobody dared to say anything
Bro i feel you im 17 and my family alway makes fun of me for this. i feel so embarrass when ever i eat with my famly because i have own special meal
just turned 18 and I too finally found some answers here. for my whole life, I've been terrified of meals, anywhere.
My sisters tell me to just stop overreacting. I'd love to, but somehow it isn't as simple. I thought that even though I knew better, maybe I was just overreacting and making a fuss. Now that I know that it is an official disorder, my experiences are finally validated
“They would rather starve than eat the non safe food.”
MAN, SAME. Ive done it and is doesnt feel great, but i do it anyway when it’s a food i dont like.
ARFID is a recognised eating disorder. When an ARFID person is seen to be not eating food, it is not a conscious food avoidance, but rather an inability to try something the 'brain' has determined in non-safe. Help is available and change is possible.
@@fluffeecats the worst part of people forcing you to eat something is that it's so stressfull. I you force me I won't even touch the fork
Same, I have a vivid memory when I was like 6 of me hiding in my bathroom for thirty minutes because I didn’t want to eat scrambled eggs (I eventually tried like a month later after I realized that it was just eggs done in another way, and I really liked them) but at that time it was something new and I just couldn’t eat it. I think it was me just knowing that all new foods I tried at that point made me gag or throw up so I just didn’t want it.
So true. I can't even count the amount of times I sat together with friends/family/coworkers saying "No thanks I'm not hungry" while starving
@@saorisaya3329yes and or drinking water to get ir down or throwing it away without no one knowing
I've suffered my whole life from SED/ARFID. And I want to give everyone who knows some one with ARFID some advice :
1. Do not under any circumstances make the person feel any pressure to eat something or try to convince them to try some thing! It might be meant nice but it feels so incredibly horrible and painful as the one affected!
2. Please don't make unessery comments to their eating Habbits. If I can only eat pumpkin in soup then be happy about it but let it be.
3. Do not say that their "just picky" it's like one of the worst things to say someone with ARFID it's like saying to a fish to just breath on land.
Thank you for your comments.
Thank you! Seriously, how many goddam times do I have to say it!? The chicken patty is too hard, and if you force me to eat it, I WILL throw up. Same with any other foods I don't eat. It's not a conscious choice to not like onions in my soup, or not eat the pizza crusts. They just don't feel right.
Thank You Mrs. Emma.
@@alizohair2977 Haha no need for the Mrs xD
Basically the opposite that my parents did all my childhood yes
In the whole 9 years i have suffered i have never once heard of ARFID hopefully now i can get the right support
ARFID behaviour does respond to treatment. Good luck on your journey Heather.
They still refer to it as a “recently identified subcategory eating disorder.”
ive suffered with this for a little less then 13 years now- but im scared to tell me mom since shes gonna think im crazy or an attention seeker or searching an excuse for my PiCkY eAtInG
@xX_AlexGacha_Xx I felt the same way, but I just discovered that this may be the disorder I have and my family is surprisingly supportive (considering they weren’t supportive of my other disorders). To be honest I think they’re just desperate for me to try new foods, so they think getting me help will do that. Lol it’s probably not the right mindset to have but it works. I’m 19 and have been this way since I was 4 where I only ate foods I liked (which is like a total of maybe 5-10 types) and never ate anything outside of it and I just recently discovered this could be what I have. owo
@@Alex-ht6if ur mom is probably a narcissist- whenever u have a problem w something she finds a way to tell u ur wrong and make u feel bad ab it? -17 yr with a narcissist mom and also i think this as well
i have dealt with arfid all 17 years of my life and only a few weeks ago was unofficially diagnosed. it feels so good to be validated; im not just a “picky eater,” im dealing with an actual factual eating disorder that i cant help!!
ARFID is typically a phobic reaction to food. It is a subconscious reaction, not a conscious reaction. ARFID is a recognised Eating Disorder in the DSM-5. ARFID behaviour can be overcome. I wish you well on your recovery journey.
Help for ARFID is available at any age. As the Eating Disorder becomes better known, hopefully greater understanding will follow.
You cant help that you have it at the Moment, but you can work at getting better
I always thought I was the only person in the world who had this.
Thank you for your comment.
im 17 and my entire life i've been borderline bullied by people inside my family and out due to my eating circumstances, i feel so much more at ease to find this video and finally know im not the only one and that it's not my fault and is infact an actual eating disorder. my mums always said i had mouth ulcers as an infant and that's the reason i am the "picky eater" i've been my whole life, and your video has taught me that in reality those ulcers will have related food to pain at a very young age, thus developing ARFID and making me cope with it for my entire life. i tried rice today and gagged, nearly threw up, but after doing so i was so proud of myself despite it being plain old rice. im not sure how or if i'll ever overcome this but to my ARFID brothers and sisters out there, know you're not alone and i believe in us all to overcome these psychological chains restricting what we eat ❤️
Thank you for your comment. Your insight into mouth ulcers and assigned pain may be the mini trauma that triggered the initial ARFID behavior. Knowing this is half the battle, the other half is getting the subconscious to release the old patterns of pain avoidance. ARFID Therapy can assist
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this video skinned me alive how tf do u know everything about me
I'm glad you found the video helpful and validates your experiences around food.
When I watched this I almost cried
For my whole life I was so mad at myself for not being able to try lots of foods
It so liberating to know there is hope for the future
ARFID is not a life sentence. Help is available. Thank you for reaching out.
My teacher:
"It's all in your head, toughen up and eat it"
I can't...
It’s good to see that I’m not the only one. People are just like eat it it’s not big deal. Not everything have to taste good to you. I am just like I really want to but I can’t I don’t know how and why I just can’t. It’s not my choice it’s just like I can not change it. And they are like I get it I was an picky eater too but I ate smth. AND THEY HAVE OBVIOUSLY NO IDEA HOW IT IS THEN. It’s not like we don’t want to but more like our organism protecting us from this and not letting us to try to eat those things.
ARFID is a 'subconscious' response to food and rarely responds to logical 'willpower'. Somehow (in many ARFID situations) the brain has associated some foods to be as dangerous as lions, tigers, shakes, crocodiles. The logical mind will ALWAYS lose when it tries to overcome this strong survival instinct. However help is available and change is possible.
Everyone says the same thing, that it's all in ur head
Forreal haha
Like I know it's in my head, but that is exactly what makes it so difficult.
@@musicold1437 HoW dO yOu KnOw YoU dOnT LiKe It iF yOuVe NeVeR eVeN tRiEd It
I've probably had this my whole life and always knew it was more than picky eating, but only recently started wondering if I had some kind of EDNOS, only to learn about AFRID and its like, I can finally say I'm not a picky eater, I have an eating disorder. Not that its something to be proud of, but now I know what I'm dealing with.
ARFID is a recognised Eating Disorder. Change is possible and help is available. I'm glad you found the video informative.
This makes me feel so good and more normal. I’m so happy that word is getting out about ARFID and I wish more people knew about it. I was diagnosed with anorexia for about a year before I came across someone familiar with ARFID. I used to/ do fit these things to a T. My phobia was vomiting so I wouldn’t eat
Thank you. Whilst ARFID and Anorexia are both Eating Disorders, they have very different causes and treatments. Emetophobia (anxiety and fear in relation to vomiting) is usually a separate phobia to ARFID, and generally responds positively to psychotherapy.
Omg same
Me too! But I don't have anorexia
That is my granddaughters anxiety around eating non-safe food also. Plus texture is a big thing. I hope you find answers that help.
@@specialisthypnotherapy6030 I had ARFID and Emetophobia as a child. Is there any evidence of ARFID as Comorbidity in autism?
This is a great video. I'm suprised it doesn't have more likes.
This really helped me understand what I'm struggling with, thank you for making this video.
You're welcome.
I'm struggling to.
I was diagnosed with anorexia and the phycologist said that i'm not mentally anorexic. Just extremely underweight, which is why they automatically assumed I have anorexia. But I never cared about the weight and it's like they're pressureing me to be "more anorexic". It's hard to explain that food is so discusting to me, that I just can't eat it. And end up crying when i'm forced to and have gag reflexes, it makes sense.
Thank you for your comment. As you are aware, ARFID is not Anorexia, even though they are both Eating Disorders. ARFID presents as a restricted diet due to an inability to eat foods outside of a small number of 'safe' foods. The key driver of ARFID is an internal (subconscious) fear of eating food. (This includes both new foods, dropped foods and food jagging). ARFID behavior typically does not come from a negative body image; hence the fundamental difference with Anorexia and Bulimia. Seek professional help. Change is possible.
I was thinking about doing a video on my personal experience with ARFID and how difficult it can be, especially because of the lack of exposure and understanding! Thanks for this video :)
You're welcome. Glad you liked the video.
You are not alone, I have it too.
ARFID is a recognized Eating Disorder. There are videos and PDF information available to show your family members so that they can become more educated about your eating challenges.
Thank for the video!!! Actually not many people know about ARFID. my mom used to let me starve for days or using the belt for not eating what she prepared (she used to think that it was a fase) she never knew of this because in my country phychological issues like this are unheard of, it was until my mom decided to become a phychologist that she learn it and was very sorry for everything i went through.
I'm glad you found the video helpful.
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We have such similar circumstances 😊 you are not alone!
As someone who suffers from this I finally feel like a weight is off of my chest, I wish there was a diagnosis for me when I was younger. I’m sick of feeling controlled by food and I know I still carry lots of pent up feelings from incidents caused by my “picky eating”. Sometimes just sitting at a dinner table sets off the same alarm bells in my head that go off around food, even if there’s not food at the table. I wish I didn’t have to live my life being shamed, yelled at, being threatened with not getting food if I refused to eat supper, cause even though now I know it wasn’t my fault, some days I still feel like it is.
Thank you for your comment. ARFID is not Fussy Eating. Change is possible. Don't give up. Feelings of embarrassment, anxiety and fear around food can be changed. Professional help is available.
I am sharing this with every family member who ever asked what was wrong with me… Especially my mother-in-law… Maybe now that they can see it’s a true mental disorder They can understand and quit bugging me....The only bad thing about this is it has caused me some health issues. I have leaky gut, I cannot have milk anymore… It can really mess up your health so if you have a child who has this get it treated ASAP… My son is 13 and has it as well and since I didn’t even realize this was a mental disorder till a couple years ago it’s hard to start when it’s been this long
I'm glad you found the video useful. Help is available. Everyone with ARFID is capable of change, at any age.
I had this disorder for the first 17 years of my life and throughout I kept expanding my food options through slowly introducing new foods and proving to myself that they were safe. By 17, something clicked in my brain and I now have no trouble eating literally anything its so awesome! It can be overcome even without professional help, you just have to work on it but it will take time. You can overcome it!
Thank you for sharing your personal experience.
Words can't describe how happy I am that this video exists! Its always been so difficult to explain and validate ARFID, I just wish there were more therapists out there. I live in Germany and can't really find anyone that can properly help me. I went to a clinic in 2013 that specializes in eating problems and diagnosed me with SED (it was only a month later when it was officially registered as ARFID), though they partially helped me get over the fear of trying new foods I still have problems with gagging reflexes, the "food rules" etc. etc. For a while I felt as if I was cured but I got put into a few bad situations and now I'm basically back to square one.
I'm glad the video was beneficial for you. Often when we make progress and then a stressful situation occurs (physical sickness, emotional upheaval, etc), the mind reverts to a previous 'safe' pattern of behaving. At times like this it is good to remember that if you have made progress once, you can do it again. (And even though you think you are back to 'square one', you are in fact in a different place). And often making the change again requires less effort than the first time. Specialist Hypnotherapy provides ARFID Therapy internationally via Skype/Facetime/Zoom.
Wie sieht es jetzt bei dir aus? Habe auch seit ich denken kann Bestimmtes nicht gegessen und seit ich den Begriff Sed/Arfid entdeckt habe fühlt sich diese Abneigung gegenüber Essen nicht mehr ganz so schlimm an
@@lisa1703 Es war definitiv ein Segen zu lernen das man nicht komplett spinnt und das auch nicht frei erfunden ist. Allerdings weil es halt noch so neu ist ist es wahnsinnig schwer da irgendwie Unterstützung zu bekommen. Die Klinik die ich damals besuchte wusste auch nicht weiter und konnten mir nur begrenzt helfen. Ich habe mehrmals in alternativen gestöbert und was hier angeboten wird ist Hypnose Therapie. Da diese allerdings nicht in Deutschland stattfindet und ARFID/SED nicht wirklich anerkannt ist wird sie auch nicht von der Krankenkasse vertreten, ergo, es muss aus eigener Tasche bezahlt werden und das könnte Teuer werden. Ich bin etwas skeptisch was Hypnose angeht, ich glaube nicht daran das es bei mir funktioniert, versuchen würde ich es allerdings müsste ich erst dafür zusammensparen.
I’m 17 years old, and everyone thought I was crazy to the point where I thought I was too. Learning that this is an actual thing and that I’m not alone helped me so much, and now I’m going to receive treatment therapy for this.
I'm glad the video has helped you on your journey
This video has answered 22 years of questions, thank you. I honestly wouldn't wish arfid on my worst enemy, this is single handedly the reason I avoid relationships, vacations, all sorts. It's even got to the point where when going on vacation, we had to bring a toaster because we weren't sure if any of my "safe" foods would be available and plain toast was one of them. I really hope to recover from this one day,
Help is available and change is possible at any age.
same, I also avoid so many Christmas parties, camps at school and mostly any social gatherings that involve eating.
I've been eating weird since i was 4 I'm 28 now. I've learned about this awhile ago tried self treatment forced myself to eat different but didn't work too well. Now that I'm older i do eat a bigger selection of food still no vegetables and chicken smh.. I just want to be able to swallow a vegetable! Either i throw up right away or chew it up until it's time to swallow and it stays in my mouth. I want to swallow the food i really do but i can't and that's what pisses me off. Im tough strong i can make myself do anything except for something so easy as swallowing food.that's the hardest thing in the world...now i have an 8yr old daughter and she's been showing signs of afrid. She eats waaaaayyy better than i do honestly i wish i was her but who am i to make her eat veggies when i can't. I make her a plate with things on it that i don't eat. I can't force her to. For all the ppl that's going thru this i feel your pain and wish u and your family the best...
Thanks for sharing your experience. There is good help available for ARFID. It's never too late.
same, I always try to chew everything in my mouth but whenever come to swallowing I want to vomit
For someone who becomes make fun of for "not liking any food" or saying "it's all in your head" is such a struggle. I always thought I was just weird. But discovering this disorder and hits every point on how I feel when it comes to eating is a bit of relief on why I act this way. Everytime I go to a gathering, family dinners, or even restaurants I either eat Very Bland Food or I just don't eat at all. My most struggle is when my family says they know the reason why I don't eat certain foods. But what they don't realize what goes through my mind because I judge food by appearance (color, texture, smell, taste,etc.) and it becomes annoying and I feel embarrassed when I go out to eat with friends as my anxiety goes thinking there will be nothing on the menu that I would like. I finally have something that explains my behavior throughout my whole life!
I'm glad the video has helped. Feel free to send the link to family members to help them better understand.
Knowing there’s so many people like my and that there’s actually treatments gives me hope
I have worked with over 1,000 ARFID clients and families. You are not alone. And the vast majority of my clients find they are able to calmly try previously non safe foods at the end of the first therapy session. Help is available. ARFID does not have to be a lifetime challenge.
I finally feel represented, it's liberating to discover that I do have something, it's not just "I was born this way"! So many years of people looking at me like I was "picky", or "weird"... Now I will seek for treatment! #HOPE
Thank you for your comment. Help is available. ARFID is not Anorexia. The treatment for Anorexia does not work for those with ARFID. Seek a professional who can assist you with the ARFID food phobia and has experience in this area.
I am 20 and I have been struggling with ARFID for as long as I can remember. I have always felt alone with this and have felt so embarrassed for so long. Now that I can put a name to this and can see the plentiful amount of people in the comments whom I can relate to, I feel significantly better about myself and can finally start to work my way out of this. I can’t thank you enough for this video and the many questions it has answered. THANK YOU
You are welcome. I'm glad the video has helped you on your journey to recovery.
This video was incredible. I have been suffering from being a "picky eater" as long as I can remember and this anxiety has transferred to basically every aspect of my life. Recently I found out that there was a name for it and it was treatable, and this video brought tears to my eyes because I have never seen my obsessive behaviors explained and I finally felt like I'm not crazy. This stuff has been haunting me for almost 18 years now, I'm underweight and have also been having frequent anxiety attacks, which don't happen related to food but I think could have originated from this part of my life. I'm very lucky to have a supportive family that helps me through this, and though they were very strict and forced me to eat when I was younger, they now respect my limits but try their best to encourage me to eat healthy.
Sorry for the long comment, but this made me very emotional, to see that I'm not the only one who understands what it's like to have food dictate the way you live. It's the first time it's happened. Thank you for posting this ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story, and I'm pleased that the video was able to explain and show you that ARFID is real, and more importantly that it can be helped/changed. Often the internal ARFID anxiety that is held in the mind/body around food, overflows to other areas of our lives. Many clients say to me that after ARFID therapy they also feel less anxious in other parts of their lives. Help is available. If you would like more information on our Rapid ARFID Therapy, you can contact me through the website email at enquiry@specialisthypnotherapy.com.au
How are you?
My goodness, I always thought I was just a picky eater, had no idea it was a disorder.
So many foods I can't eat, so many rules and restrictions. I can't even eat pizza because I hate melted cheese.
As of late my husband has been food shaming me by calling my diet childish. 🙃
Thank you for this video. ❤️
You are welcome. Encourage your husband to watch the video. It may help him to understand the challenge you are facing with food.
I’m crying seeing so many people out there like me 😭😭
For the longest time I thought I was just some weird kid that refused to eat “normal” foods like the others. My family has been stubbornly trying to make me eat different food for 15 years but only to constantly fail (I began eating this way when I was 4, have been like this ever since and I’m currently 19). They constantly pressured me to eat better because they were concerned I would get health problems in the future. But all their pressuring did to me was make me more stressed and anxious (I also have general anxiety disorder so my family and I would just blame it on that). Now with the virus lifted I can live on campus but one of my fears is being judged by college students about my eating habits... I don’t want them to ask me why I don’t eat any vegetables, fruit, or meat except bacon, lol. For the longest time I’ve only eaten mac and cheese, buttered noodles, cheese pizza, bread, certain breakfast foods, and desserts. That’s it. My tastes in drinks are also very picky. Soon it won’t be anymore 👋🏻
When I learned about this disorder earlier today I told my dad, and others, and they all agreed the symptoms fit my food behaviors and I’m gonna go get an official diagnosis in August when I can to see for sure.
Finally I can get the help I need! And I finally have a possible explanation as to why I am the way I am!
Thank you for sharing. I'm glad the video was helpful for you and your family.
I have it and when people say they understand I get angry because they really don’t get it and it is annoying and frustrating
Share this video with those that don't understand. This may help them in accommodating you and increase their knowledge of the ARFID eating disorder.
@@specialisthypnotherapy6030 thank you :)
I have ARFID and this really helped thank you so much!
My ARFID started at 3 and is still going
I'm glad you found the video helpful and educational.
I'm trying to get a diagnosis on this, but it's so difficult. The doctors never call us back, I got a blood test done and we're supposed to be called when our appointment to get a diagnosis is but they never call and it has been a few weeks. Every other day I switch from thinking I'm getting better to worse and I just don't know if I'll ever even get the treatment I need. I know this is what I have, I just hope to God that this process goes faster because it almost is worse knowing what the problem is and having no control, no ability to fix it.
Thank you for being honest and for reaching out. It may feel like you have no control, but that is just the current 'you' looking at the past 'you', and believing nothing can change for the good. People recover from eating disorders, people recover from ARFID... every day. Not superhumans... not special people... but normal genuine people facing the challenge of their minds being stuck in a particular way of thinking. By reaching out for help, you are taking back control, bit by bit. Keep reaching out, keep seeking help. You are stronger than you think, and change is possible.
I feel your pain u eat fruit that's better than me i really don't eat anything grown naturally so at least your healthy.as u get older u will eat differently hopefully things will work out if not load up on what u like to eat and eat those foods at the same time while trying something new... It doesn't hurt to try.
Try taking a test from a therapist that's what got me diagnosed
I would look into the “Emily program” they helped me
I’ve felt for my whole entire life that I was different. Nobody was like me, I was the odd one out in every single situation.
ARFID has given me the most stress I have ever felt in my life so now that I can give it a name and not be looked at like I am different, I am truly thankful. Throughout my life I have been forced to eat stuff when I don’t want too. I have had food stuffed in my face because nobody would realise I don’t want it, I would rather starve. So being put through the mental challenges of being 5, being shouted at by an adult with food stuffed in my face by them and me not having the confidence to stand up and say no in front of everybody did not help.
Share this video with family and friends. Enhance their understanding. And when you are ready, help is avialable.
"and forcing someone to try new food only makes matters worse"
Can confirm, i had a teacher in 2nd grade who let the class do some cooking, and afterwards she let the class eat it for lunch.
I told her that I was alright, and didn't want any, and she didn)t take that so great.
she kept me inside all lunch and practically forced me to eat it, meanwhile i was having a full on mental breakdown sobbing my heart out and wanting to curl up into a corner and dissapear.
most of my classmates either thought i was weird for having a panic attack over food, my friends tried to comfort me after the incident, and while i did eventually eat some of it (it didn't even taste that bad i think) *i didn't try any new foods for...several years*
Trauma can create subconscious adverse reactions, and can perpetuate similar feelings experienced at an earlier age. It is good to see you have been able to explore new foods again.
I’m so glad there is more people like me, and I ABSOLUTELY HATE WHEN PEOPLE USED TO CALL ME FUSSY, it’s really hard..
Girl help same 😭
They think I'm a spoiled brat
Ikr lol
ARFID is not fussy eating. Unfortunatley most people are unaware of ARFID.
I don’t know how to tell my parents I have arfid
Show them the video. This is often a good ice breaker when sharing our personal (and often hidden) ARFID struggles, with family and friends.
I have had ARFID all my life and only just got diagnosed meaning I lived my whole life like this video said feeling embarrassed for being different and family dinners and going out with friends and school camps were always so awkward. on a recent school camp I didn't eat for 3 days and almost passed out because no matter how hard I tried I could not eat the food. im so happy to now see that I am not alone and there are other people who understand. thanks for this video it made me realise that im not alone and I have a chance at getting treatment.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Help is availalbe. You are welcome to reach out for our ARFID information pack.
Im so relieved and sad I've been struggling with this for 16 years. Everyone said i was just a picky eater im so glad to know its not just me
Thank you. I'm glad the video has been helpful for you.
Help is available... at any age. Pls reach out for our information pack if you would like further details.
I just found out about this and this puts my mind at ease knowing that there is other people that know how I feel when it comes to eating certain shit and I’m sure I’m not the only one criticized about my diet
Thank you for your feedback. You might like to share this video with family and friends so that they better understand you current challenge around foods. And help is available, and change IS possible for those with ARFID.
Eating feels like a chore, a burden that I have to overcome three times a day. I never understood until recently. I always thought I had an eating disorder but it never matched any of the ones I knew about. It’s so helpful to gain a better understanding of myself and my brain so I can learn coping skills.
When something is not enjoyable, but necessary to do, it becomes a chore. Disinterest in food is a common experience for many of my clients with ARFID. And as we get older, it takes all the joy out of the food/social experience. Help is available.
Lived with this as long as I can remember, so 16 years. Thanks for making this video.
You're welcome. Help is available and change is possible.
Man can I just say this is great. I’ve had this my whole life and thought I was the only one. I also have dyslexia, so if I read something wrong I could just remind someone of my dyslexia, but I never had a word for my eating disorder so I kept it hidden, and was ashamed of it. I’ve only discovered ARFID today and may I just say it’s such a relief
Thank you for your comments and I'm glad the video what helpful in providing education on ARFID. Help is available at any age. I see clients from ages 7 to 60. It is never too late to change.
This explains my 6 year old son perfectly. I’m so glad that I’m not alone in this and it makes me feel so much better about never having forced him to eat things despite my family hounding me about it. Now I can hopefully find my boy the proper channels to grow as best he can ♥️
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Hearing this sent me to tears all this time I’ve hated myself so much for being a picky eater but this describes me so much I’m gonna tell my parents about this because I want treatment so bad I haven’t had fruit or vegetables since I was like 3
I'm glad the video was helpful for you.
Amazing video. It’s comforting to know there is someone out there with knowledge and seems compassionate and understanding on such a sensitive matter for all involved.
Thank you Candan. The more accurate information we can share on ARFID, the better for all concerned.
I feel like I finally have answers but I know I can’t self diagnose myself with this but I’m glad I found a match to my symptoms. I’ve been labeled a picky eater my whole life and I’ve never been able to get myself to eat certain smells, textures, and just foods that don’t look right to me. I’ve always had a pretty bland diet because I refuse to eat anything that I feel like I wouldn’t like. I’ve always felt bad about this because sometimes people will offer food or I’ll be at dinner and I can’t get myself to eat certain things
Thank you for your comment. Help is available. ARFID is not a life sentence.
I’m now 20 and just discovered the problem I’ve had for years was ARFID. Because of this I’ve went thru a lot with my family especially vacations and outings.. it was very embarrassing for them because I had to force my self to eat in front of others.. I’ve even had many resulted health conditions like vomiting and weakness because of this.. thank you for this really!! I can’t believe I’m now discovering I was having a disorder..🙏🏼 🙏🏼 I hope my parents would understand me now
Thank you for your comment. Help is available. It is possible for you to once again calmly explore new foods. I encourage you to seek the appropriate professional assistance.
I never heard about this before and I'm so glad it has a name and I can dig deeper on it. I've been struggling with all these things since I was a baby and I'm glad to know I'm not insane. I always had to say I am a "picky eater", because I didn't know this behavior was classified as an eating disorder. I'm scared to tell my parents because I doubt they will believe me and actually pay for therapy
Thank you for your comments. Maybe show your parents the video. That might open up helpful discussion.
my best friend is struggling with ARFID. this video was really helpful, thank you!
Thank you for your comment... I'm glad the video has been of assistance to you and your friend.
19 years later and i finally understand why i just cant eat some things even though i really want to and have tried eating "normally". im always just called a fussy eater but i hate making a fuss and bringing any attention to myself.
thank you for explaining this in depth
You're welcome.
Thank you for this video. My 4 year old son is autistic & was just diagnosed with ARFID today. I had no clue about it until today. This was super informative!
Thank you for your comment. We're glad the video was helpful.
Omg this is it..... 102 pounds & my organs ate starting to go. I have never thought I was fat or made myself throw up. I've been accused my whole life of eating disorders. Hours of being made to sit at a table to eat meat & I never could. It get spanked & put to be every single day. I hate food & hate eating. I hate the process of eating. Shopping eating dishes etc. I've been trying so hard to gain weight & now my body won't absorb food. My hair & teeth are falling out its horrible. This video possibly just saved my life!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Thank you for your comment and I'm pleased the video has been able to shed some light on your situation. It is never too late to seek help. The ARFID Food Phobia can be successfully treated in just one or two Therapy sessions.
3:11 I think I have ARFID and I agree with the carbs, I don’t like 99.99% meats veggies or fruits, but I like it when they’re in soup
xNeurotic here me too. I like some meats, potatoes, Bananas and corn. That’s it.
There is a difference between fussy eating, not liking a food, and ARFID. The right professional help with assist you if you want to change.
Eating only carbs is so unhealthy… you need protein
this is the first time I’ve felt heard. this has been a livelong problem i’ve been dealing with. always been told by my doctor and parents that i’m just a picky eater and that i’d grow out of it. 20 years old and i haven’t “grown out of it” but i finally know what it is and that i’m not crazy. i never knew why i was the way i am and didn’t understand why i couldn’t force myself as hard as i tried. i’m not crazy. and i can get help
Help is available... regardless of age. In fact, the older the client, the quicker and easier it is (usually) to change. There is more skin in the game.
Was searching this since months and finally i got it . Thank You :)
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I feel so happy now. I relate to all if these symptoms. Vacations, dinners, sleepovers and other things are so stressful for me because of food. My family will usually try to make me eat new foods that aren't in my safe circle and it hurts and makes me want to cry. I would rather not eat than have it and when someone in my family makes a comment on my eating I get filled with so much sadness and anger that it's almost impossible not to cry or scream. Thank you for this. I don't feel like a freak anymore
Thank you for your comment. You are not a freak. ARFID is a real Eating Disorder. Help is available.
People think I’m crazy because I refuse to eat bread and certain foods with a certain texture. Used to think I was crazy but this makes me feel so much better.
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad the video has been of benefit for you.
Great video! I am so glad “tongue tie” made the list of other medical issues!!! Thank you. 🙋🏼♀️
Thanks you. I'm glad you found the video informative.
Yes, I was so relieved to find this video a few years back! It made it so much easier to understand and explain ARFID.
Thank you. I'm glad the video has been of assistance.
Being a ‘picky eater ‘has just been apart of me for pretty much my whole life. I can confodently relate the most of the symptoms and I feel relieved that I’m not just being a selfish idiot. I always feel embarrassed and worried going anywhere because I know I can have fun withought dealing with what I can there. And I always feel super embarrassed sitting at the table at Christmas dinner with my plate of door with barely anything on it, I just feel everyone’s judging me. It’s nice that my friends care and ask if I’m ok because I hadn’t eaten anything at their house for the whole day but I feel really bad turning down the foods their parents offer me. I feel like I’m being rude. I’m almost sure I have arfid, I don’t even know how I would go about telling my parents or friends if I had it
Thank you for your comments. Your description of your daily life challenges mirror most of the ARFID clients I see. Show your parents this video. That will be a step in the right direction. See professional assistance. There is a way forward.
Wow, this video just changed everything for my family. I never knew that's what my son had. I'm so happy this video exists. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment.
Thank you so much for this video. I have had this all my life, but didn’t know this was a recognised eating disorder. Nobody around me understood, not even professional dieticians or doctors. I’m so glad I’m not alone with this.
You're welcome. I'm glad the video was helpful and educational for you and your family.
Since I was 15 I have wondered what was wrong with me! Never thought I had a eating disorder because I'm not TRYING to loose weight. But whenever I try to eat I panick and start crying and when I do eat anyway I regret it and feel like throwing up. I love the feeling of hunger and I like the IDEA of food but not to eat it...
I love candy, icecream and cakes and I love fruit and berries and fresh vegetables with LOTS of vinegar. Meat is the hardest to eat, or anything salty. Warm food is harder than cold foods. I often imagine that the food I'm eating is bad. Bread is moldy, milk is sour, meat is rotten etc even tho it isn't.
But my greatest problem is that even the foods I like I stay away from eating for as long as possible. I eat maybe 3 times every 4 days. And I'm getting really weak. I barely get out of bed if I dont have to so I don't really lose weight but I am ALWAYS hungry.
If you love the feeling of hunger, then this may signify something different or in addition to ARFID. Seek the appropriate advice/help to set you on the right path to recovery.
Knowing I’m not alone about this helps a lot.
Thank you for your comment.
A friend sent me this today. It's really enlightening.
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I’m legit crying. My 11 year old son has been having trouble with eating. He recently was diagnosed with a disability but it didn’t really connect to his eating habits. I saw this term and decided to look it up. Everything mentions in this video was like it was talking about my son 😭 mom’s intuition is crazy I knew and felt like my son had something that was undiagnosed and no one believed me now he was finally diagnosed with a disability but I still didn’t feel satisfied I felt there was something more. This is it! I just got off the phone with his doctor and we will have a conversation about this. Appointment is scheduled. Thank you for making such a clear video!
You are very welcome. I'm glad it has been of benefit to you and your son.
does he potentially have ocd?
@@wreckerthegoat could be. It’s hard getting him tested for many things. Thankfully just last month he was actually diagnosed with ARFID starting therapy for that soon hopefully. Also trying to see if he’s also has dyslexia.
@@anaarias1993 Well done for following through and getting assistance for your son.
Thank you for this video, I have watched this about 4 times and cried every single time because I have now discovered that my 12 year old son has this. He also watch this video with me and cried and said "see my I told you I couldn't eat thing" the guilt I feel for trying to force him is overwhelming but I am so grateful to know I can somehow find the support to help him.
You're welcome. You can reach out via the email address in the information section under this video and an ARFID information pack will be sent to you.
My son has had ARFID for 7yrs - he is 11 now,he was diagnosed 4yrs ago & I was so pleased to know about it & understand why he has a beige diet. This is an extremely good video to explain it
Thank you for your comment and feedback. This is a helpful video resource to send to family and friends to help them understand.
I heard about Arfids about a year ago by complete chance from a person detailing their own experiences. But after that initial video I was always too scared to look into Arfids in case it only confirmed that I had interpreted it wrong, that I had none of the “real” symptoms and that I somehow broke the acceptable mold. Today was the day I finally clicked on this video, and I matched to. Every. Single. One.
I can’t explain how elated I am to know once and for all that this IS real. That I’m not overdramatizing or faking it. Thank you so much for this wonderful and educational video!
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm glad the video was helpful. Help is available. Reach out for our ARFID information pack.
I have this my ENTIRE life ,no one understands ,I have been called anorexic numerous times ,I don't care about weight ,I simply can't handle most foods,only junk food doesn't scare me ,but I do love some veggies and fruits .It's a struggle my entire life
Thank you for your comments and for reaching out. ARFID is not Anorexia. The ARFID person is not 'choosing' to avoid food. The ARFID person's inability to eat certain foods (or disinterest in food) is not driven by any issue of weight/conscious goal/or control. The cause of ARFID is predominately an internal instinctive response to a physical or emotional incident (or phase) in the person life (usually occurring under 5 years of age). The mind has associated food with pain/discomfort, or the mind uses control over food for comfort. In both cases, the initial instinctive (childhood) response is continuing to help the 'adult' in a 'childish' way. Professional help can assist your subconscious in letting to of old protective behaviors so you can reconnect calmly with food.
So interesting. I have often had a fear that some food could make me stop breathing, even though I haven't been diagnosed with any food allergies. I suppose it is part of my general anxiety disorder. Thank you for this video.
Fear of food can take many forms. The fear could be that the food will make us choke, vomit, not be able to breath, cause an allergic reaction, etc. If the fear/feeling you experience impacts your general enjoyment of life or causes nutritional deficiencies, it is worthwhile seeking professional advice and help.
Thank you for the video. I always knew the issues I had and why from my late teens. 30 odd years later and still I have little improvement. Oddly I managed to try some fruits that many years ago I wouldn't have been able to. But, for example, can only eat certain varieties of strawberry, if they're too hard, I can't eat them. Tried Apples, but after a few bites I start to feel that I NEED to reach! But the worst and hardest thing is having to hide it due to the embarrassment! For over 45 years I've eaten nothing but Sausages or Fish and chips for teatime! Think I'm past caring about changing now! Good to know I'm not the only one suffering from this though. Thought I was mad or something! Just knowing it's not just me is enough. Thank you! Btw, the video is a brilliant explanation for those who don't know anything about it.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I saw a 75 your old ARFID client recently who reached out and had 5 new foods at the end of the first session, without any of the old feelings holding him back. Change is possible at any age.
My son was diagnosed with this in 2019. Great video, thank you.
You're welcome.
This eating disorder has basically destroyed my entire life and I never even knew it was a thing. Have always blamed myself.
Help is available to move away from ARFID.
Fabulous explanation!
Thanks Graeme... glad you found it informative.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one with this
Thank you for your comment. We have seen over 5,500 client with ARFID. You are not alone. Change is possible.
Wauw. I always now want I have a problem with food. Buy this! Amazing so much recognitions. Thank you for this post
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Thank you so much! It's really rare I see afrid representation!!
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Thank you for this video. It all makes so much sense. I really appreciate your video.
You are welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.
excellent video I feel so well informed now! thank you
You're so welcome!
Thank you for this video. It really helps to have a easy to understand explanation of a complex eating disorder, I'm going to keep trying to learn about ARFID.
I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Just got diagonosed with this a few days ago, It has been a relief to see this video And understand why i do the things i do. Scared to start therapy and get Blood drawn but Happy to start my Road to recovery . Thank you for this video
You're welcome... I'm glad you found the video helpful.
This is so helpful thank you for sharing I just needed to know why I was like this I now I just need to tell my mom that I have it
You're welcome. Feel free to share this video with others who you think can benefit from understanding your challenges with ARFID.
My son (now 19) has had this since he was 18 months old. There was a sudden onset, related to gut injury, & encephalitis (brain swelling) caused by MMR & DTAP vaccines.
His list of safe foods can be counted on one hand, even still today.
Childhood trauma is a common trigger for ARFID. Protective instincts created in the mind around the time of the trauma continue to 'fire' long after the incident is past, and long after the behaviour is appropriate. It is possible to change these automatic subconscious instinctive responses. You are welcome to reach out for our ARFID Therapy information pack.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm currently underweight and its taking a toll on my mental well being. Any time I've mentioned this to my parents, they just tell me I'm being picky and that Im underweight because I'm choosing not to try new things. Thank you for this video, it really validated what I'm experiencing.
You're welcome. You could also share this with your parents to help them understand.
I’m 18 and i’ve had arfid since i was maybe 10 and younger but the worst part of having a eating disorder is people being ignorant and just not wanting to understand
I find the best thing u can do with someone with arfid is just leave us alone about food unless it's something life threatening
Thank you for your comment
Thank you for this. I am a parent who has battled this disorder in my son for nearly a decade, without having a name for it.
Help is available. Showing your son the video may also help him feel less alone and give him an understanding of what he is experiencing.
@@specialisthypnotherapy6030 thank u. I had him watch the video. He saw a few similarities, but he pointed to the comparisons with other eating disorders & used the dissimilarities to declare he couldnt have an eating disorder because he wasn't trying to lose weight. He doesnt understand how this will increasingly exclude him from a normal social life. His eating disorder started so young & nothing anyone has tried has helped, so for as long as he can remember, everyone around him has been forced to accommodate him.
The ARFID Eating Disorder does not have negative body image as a driver. Often the cause of ARFID is in the early developmental years and the person's conscious mind cannot remember the cause. (ARFID is typically an internal subconscious fear or aversion to food, that in time turns to disinterest). For some of my clients the cause remains unknown, however the ARFID Therapy works equally well whether the cause is known or unknown. Help is available. When your son is ready, he will reach out to you.
This video really helped me understand what I have been dealing with my whole life, everything in this video is so true about me. Eating food for me has always been the biggest challenge in my life, and I just need people to understand that this is something I can’t control and it’s very hard to deal with every day of my life, I want to change but I need help.🙏
We're glad the video was useful. Feel free to share with family and friends so that they may be able to understand your challenges around food. I encourage you to reach out for help... change is possible.
Specialist Hypnotherapy thank you for this video I showed it to my family and friends to help them understand me better. I need to find a good therapist that understands this kind of eating disorder.
We conduct ARFID Therapy worldwide via Zoom. If you would like further information you can email enquiry@SpecialistHypnotherapy.com.au
So I am not the only one after all, thanks for the informative video
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Thank you for the video. I am just beginning to journey down the path of treatment for my daughter. It was a real help, and will be good to share with family and friends to explain what the disorder is.
One small comment: You used the word “effects” instead of “affects” on one of your slides. (I’m such a grammar nerd)
Thanks Sally. Glad you found the video helpful.
I feel so encouraged knowing there is a reason why I have the pallet of a five year old. I just want to share this with every person I know. I'm not just a picky eater. I have panic attacks when I try new foods. I would much rather be able to go wherever someone wants to go to eat or not have to do my research on the catering company before going to a business lunch.
You're not alone... and help is available. Reach out for our information pack if you would like more details.
Change is possible. My oldest client was 78, with this person being able to explore previously non safe foods at the end of the first session. ARFID is predominately a fearful pattern in the mind that has been learned and strenghened over time. This pattern can be unlearned in a short period of time with the right therapy.
im 13 and i have arfid my whole life i have been bulled and made fun of for not eating in school when i was younger i was never in the class at lunch if i was i would throw up i have been in hospital for over 4 months total just for arfid and there was one time the docter told my my mom and dad to just not feed me and i would eat someting and a week later still eating noting and i was starving and can barly walk i know have a g tube and only eat tictaks this video is 100% right about every thing about arfid this is a good video for ppl with or ppl that have a friand and want to know more about arfid.
Thank you for your comment. I am glad you found the video helpful.
Bro are you my twin- I’m the same age and the same happened to me
Thank you for this video.
I have been like this as long as I remember. I remember panicking when someone tried to make me eat new food. I can't go out to eat because I don't know if there will be food I like. That's why I hate going out to eat with friends or colleagues. I also got a health check up and have a lot of nutritional deficits. When I was a child my parents force fed me. I remember sitting for hours on the table crying. From then on it just got worse. I know it won't hurt me to try new food. But I just can't. I also have anxiety and overthink a lot. I am scared of some germs.
@@justbella5608 yeah, no, I guess I am okay. Just a lot sometimes. You get used to living like this. And although I know someday my body won't take it anymore at least I am okay right now
@@justbella5608 I hate it too sometimes. You know getting used to it. But in the Environment where I am right now I can't heal. I am fucking anxious every fucking day. It's hard. And people don't realize how much it hurts when they tell you to just eat something. I feel like dying. But luckily there is still one person in my life who gives me hope. Or the day I laid the knife on my wrist really would have been my last. It's not easy. And it's fucking lonely sometimes But at least there is one person still there for me. She is really all I have. And I enjoy every second with her. And you know I try telling her somethings about my eating Habitus although It's not easy. You know years of being told to just suck it up. But she know I don't like Pizza or fruits and she knows I don't eat healthy. And when we visit Restaurant she looks up if there is something I can eat there. Thank you for asking really. People often tend to downplay it and they don't realize how much they hurt us.
@@justbella5608 yes and although there are so many though times, they made me realize the beauty of the world in the little things and the true intentions of people around me. I hope you find your Happiness too. I believe in you and wish you best. Feel free to dm me if you ever need to talk
Thank you for your comment. As we get older, ARFID also becomes our personal embarrassment that creates additional stress around foods. The anxiety/phobia can also morph into areas of overcautiousness around germs/food prep/hygiene, etc. Seek the appropriate assistance... help is available.
This video is brilliant and is my son all rolled into one. I just wish our dr would understand and accept this Exsist
I'm glad the video was of help. ARFID is listed in the current DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5th Edition). Your Doctor should be familiar with this, and it should be easy for him/her to access.
Thank you for reaching out. I conduct ARFID Therapy by Zoom internationally. ARFID can usually be successfully addressed in one or two sessions. You are welcome to contact me if you would like more details. enquiry@specialisthypnotherapy.com.au
I can’t believe that there’s a name for it and there people who have the same problems as me
You are not alone. We have seen many thousands of clients with ARFID. Change is possible in a short period of time.
Thank you for making me aware that I'm not alone. Finally people can understand me and not force me to eat the foods which i fear the most
You're welcome. I'm glad the video has been helpful for you.