What is ARFID? The eating disorder that nearly starved a 9-year-old
going to choke.\”2. Texture aversions\”It could be the texture of the food, the taste of the food, the smell of the food, the temperature of the food — all of those things are aversive to that individual.\”3. Limited food intake based on food group\”It could be that they just don’t like fruits and vegetables. It could be that they don’t like protein,\” Homesley explained.Homesley recommended parents seek help from a mental health care professional if they suspect their child has ARFID. Treatment can include nutritional counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy.‘DETOX TEAS’ PROMOTED BY KIM KARDASHIAN AND OTHERS ARE ‘DANGEROUS,’ EXPERTS WARN\”It’s really important to get in with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders or ARFID specifically,\” she said. \”There are nuances to this that are important to understand.\”Homesley advised parents to avoid singling out the child with ARFID during family meals, and instead focus on the whole family eating together.\”It’s a really difficult process,\” she acknowledged. \”Having that support is really important in terms of not feeling isolated and alone.\”As for Michelle and Hannah, they continue to share their journey online, where they’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback and support.\”We’re just really grateful for the community that we’ve found,\” Michelle said. \”And we’re grateful for the awareness that we’ve been able to bring to people who didn’t know about ARFID.\”To follow Hannah’s journey, visit her Instagram and TikTok accounts @myarfidlife. And to shop their \”Here I Go\” T-shirts, visit bonfire.com/store/my-arfid-life.
