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TheCatastrophizer
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Eating Disorder Support / by TheCatastrophizer
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 January 19th, 2020
...See more Originally posted about this in a different subcommunity but someone suggested I try here. Not sure if this is an eating disorder but lately I've been developing fear surrounding certain foods. And, for context, I've always been a pretty big foodie, no body image issues or anything like that. Some foods that I used to like, I have a hard time eating now because of taste or smell. And others I'm struggling with because of texture; sometimes it takes all my might not to freak out, keep chewing, and swallow. I've stopped eating several things in a relatively short period of time but I feel the nee to push myself sometimes because I know that by giving in to the fear, I'm making it stronger. I know if I get into the habit of avoiding what's scaring me, I will be able to eat less and less over time. Has anyone else experienced this or have some advice on what to do?
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Fears About Food
Anxiety Support / by TheCatastrophizer
Last post
 July 1st, 2020
...See more Recently I've been developing limitations and fears around certain foods. Some that I used to like I have trouble eating now because of smell or taste so I've been avoiding several foods. Other times, a texture will set me off; I've had to spit out food a couple of times. I'm trying to push myself a little because I know that the more I give in to the fear, the stronger it gets. Has anyone else experienced this and, if so, how have you dealt with it?
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