The consequences of ARFID can diminish the overall quality of life and can even shorten the duration of life. People who suffer from ARFID, also known as avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (formerly selective eating disorder), are almost sure to suffer psychological and social consequences. Many also suffer negative physical consequences, as well. After suffering […]
ARFID Treatment
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder treatment (ARFID treatment) is available to help people overcome food phobias. However, there remain serious impediments to successful treatment for most people who are affected by ARFID, formerly know as selective eating disorder. Is it possible to actually improve your eating habits despite anxiety and fear? Is it even possible […]
Causes of AFRID
There can be many potential causes of ARFID. However, most people who suffer from food phobia have no idea about the origin of their eating disorder. I know for sure that I had absolutely no idea where my extremely picky eating habits came from and I still do not know to this very day! Specialists […]
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder that is actually rather common, especially among young male children. Layman terms for the disorder include food fear, food phobia, picky eating and selective eating. The name of the condition was revised in 2013 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to […]
