Hi all. I am Ben and I am 16 years old. I am a bit shy and do not really like to talk about food much. It has caused me too much trauma in my short life already. I do not like to eat and only eat a few things every day. In fact, I eat the exact same things every day and like it that way.
My parents and doctors used to bother me all the time, but as I get closer to being an independent adult, there is less and less they can do. The threats and promises of rewards are not effective anymore, so they usually leave me alone more now than when I was younger. I know they all mean well, but I just can’t force myself to do what does not feel natural for me, especially when it comes to eating.
I am not sure if I am scared of food or just hate it. I am not sure what my exact issue is. I just do not like or trust food. I do not like to eat. I do find comfort in the few foods that I do eat regularly, but new things are just too foreign for me to handle, mentally or physically.
I can’t help but wonder how my life will evolve in terms of career, relationships and family with my eating issues. It makes me concerned, but I guess I will cross those bridges when I come to them.
Luckily, I seem healthy and I will be leaving home soon for college in a year. I hope that everything will get better for me. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for this website and the info it contains. I am not a person who wants “help”, but do find reassurance that I m not alone in my food issues. Thanks.
