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Regrettable. Because, I've been living on this for the past several years. I mix it with milk in a blender and it has a lot of a milkshake's flavor and consistency. If you were able to get your IBS under control, a scoop or two of this would substitute quite well for a meal, giving you the protein you need for this time in your life. You might also try the vanilla flavor with some ginger or cinnamon added.
Just read book use this tool to manage your child's symptoms
I have never been to Bali my self, but I googled food in Bali and this TripAdvisor link came up with resturants in Bali, haven't really looked at the page but at a quick glance looks like there's several different types of resturants there and you can maybe even go onto diffrent resturants webpages and look at their menu if they are set up for that.
Just a little tip to other people here too, google "food in X" before you go somewhere so you can see what kind of food is served there.
when I was a kid and ate at school they forced us to eat everything on the plate, and when I just couldn't eat something like carrots or corn I'd grab a slice of bread (not white bread, baguette bread, it's harder and thicker](https://www.shutterstock.com/es/search/pan+de+rodaja?image_type=photo)), open it in the middle, put a little bit of whatever I couldn't eat and try to eat it as a very small sandwich. What you'd call french bread is the standard bread here so i don't know if you'd have to find a baguette or if there are other names? anyways it helped me because it masked the taste and the texture and I really like bread lol. Can't help you with greens tho because I hate them too
Glad to be of help. Those places treat eating disorders as disciplinary problems and only exacerbate them. Drawing in nourishment shouldn't be traumatic.
By the way, have you considered protein shakes as an interim solution? I pretty much subsist on these. I blend them with milk and, depending on how much powder and milk, they can have a texture that's anywhere from light and powdery to thick like an ice cream milkshake would be. They're available in a bunch of different flavors. Vanilla is pretty good too if you add cinnamon or ginger.
This stuff was a godsend for me. Blend it with milk and it tastes like a powdery milkshake. I prefer the chocolate flavor but I have also tried vanilla flavor with a bit of ground cinnamon or ginger added to give it some spice.
It's also VERY economical. One canister can last literal weeks.
If he likes chocolate milk or milk shakes then he might like this. It tastes like a lighter, powdery chocolate milk, although that depends upon how much you dilute it. There are other flavors too. I've tried vanilla with a bit of cinnamon or ginger and it's also pretty tasty. One scoop of the powder will substitute for a meal while giving you a full feeling and a $35 canister will last you weeks.
Get this book, read it and then show it to your parents: https://www.amazon.ca/Picky-Eaters-Recovery-Book-Restrictive/dp/1108796176
It's written by two Harvard doctors that specialize in eating disorders and they explain the disorder as not your fault, but something that developed from a genetic predisposition and external factors out of your control. After 28 years of having this disorder, my dad finally understood what I've been struggling with all these years
It also provides really good tips for recovery: the first of which is starting a food journal and trying to get on a regular eating schedule. Just this alone helped me a lot but if you go through the book it walks you through the entire recovery process.
Obviously not a substitute for professional help but this was the actual first step in me being understood and getting help. I hope it helps you too
If you guys don't already have a blender then I recommend this one. I
put two scoops into the 40 oz pitcher, tilt and shake it so that the
dry powder is lying mostly against the side (otherwise much of it
will stick to the floor and be wasted) and then pour the milk up to just past the
thick part of the blade shaft to get the right consistency. Not too
thick but not too thin. You guys will probably want to experiment on
that front. When I only use one scoop I pour the milk up to the top
blade.
https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Processor-450-Watt-Smoothies-QB1004/dp/B004XK4N9C/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=4AP61PXEEAF&keywords=ninja+blender+40+oz&qid=1653541583&sprefix=ninja+blender+40+oz%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-2
If you guys don't already have a blender then I recommend this one. I
put two scoops into the 40 oz pitcher, tilt and shake it so that the
dry powder is lying mostly against the side (otherwise some of it
will stick to the floor) and then pour the milk up to just past the
thick part of the blade shaft before blending it to get the right consistency. Not too
thick but not too thin. You guys will probably want to experiment on
that front. When I only use one scoop I pour the milk up to the top
blade on the shaft.
https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Processor-450-Watt-Smoothies-QB1004/dp/B004XK4N9C/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=4AP61PXEEAF&keywords=ninja+blender+40+oz&qid=1653541583&sprefix=ninja+blender+40+oz%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-2
It's not a matter of "convincing" her that something won't kill her. You can't appeal to intellect on this. ARFID is caused by an older and more primitive part of the brain. Where "safe" foods elicit desire as they would in a normal person, "unsafe" foods elicit a fight-or-flight response; however subtle it may seem. To her, an unsafe food is a threat; an attack. You can't argue with a gag reflex.
That being said, Spiru-Tein makes meal replacement protein shakes that have sustained me for the better part of a decade. If she likes milkshakes or chocolate milk then these could do the trick. I live on the chocolate flavor but the vanilla tastes pretty good if you add cinnamon or ginger. Just be sure to mix them in a blender. You can thin it with milk as necessary.
Protein shakes are a literal lifesaver for me. These ones just go in a blender with milk and anything else you want to add. You can dilute them with more milk or drink them thicker so that they feel like a slightly chilled milkshake. They also save me a lot of money. One canister of this has something like 20 "meals" in it for me.
Also, I don't know if this sounds appealing or gross to you but would you consider intravenous feeding?
There is also this journal for children, I don't know if it will help you.
Please make sure that it's an actual hospital and not a for-profit prison-for-hire in Utah. I'm serious. There's a "troubled teen industry" that uses isolation, control, constant surveillance and "attack therapy" in a residential setting to force compliance while charging families $500/day. There are programs that offer to treat ED and they'd probably be willing to take a 12-year-old.
Anyway, try this and see if he likes it. It's whey protein powder and you mix it in a blender with milk. I personally prefer the chocolate. It's flavorful but not too sweet.
There are a few common presentations of ARFID:
- Some people with ARFID find that novel foods have strange or intense tastes, textures, or smells and they feel safer eating foods that they know well.
- Others have had scary experiences with food, like throwing up, choking, or allergic reaction, so they may avoid the foods that made them sick, or stop eating altogether
- Still others don't feel hungry very often, think eating is a chore, or get full very quickly.
It sounds like you used to present with 1, and are now more 3. I'll second the suggestion of The Picky Eater's Recovery Book but definitely also mention it to your therapist as they may be able to help you with additional resources.
These ones! Amazing Grass Greens Blend Superfood Capsules: Super Greens with Spirulina, Chlorella, Beet Root Powder, Digestive Enzymes, Prebiotics & Probiotics, 150 Capsules (Packaging May Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010YA02S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BZ5E0CX13R2HQ4FSPHPN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I've been working on battling it for a long time. It's taken exposure therapy, (learning how to and) preparing my own food so that I can avoid the really triggering stuff, and time.
I just got a book for christmas that was recommended on this subreddit. And I hate the name, but it's probably going to help get it picked up by more people who don't know about ARFID.
If you do want an actually good book I recommend The Picky Eaters Recovery Book by Thomas, Becker, & Eddy. It’s specifically for adults with ARFID (it’s only titled picky eaters because people don’t know what ARFID is) and it’s seriously good. Here’s a link.
Okay, so a book that really helped me is The Picky Eater's Recovery Book. It gave me a framework to start from. ARFID has three major subtypes that you need to be aware of: Fear of adverse consequences, Lack of Interest, and Sensory Issues.
I do think you need to call your mom and tell her you need help. Call the places and get help. Choose your life.
Yeah, it took me about 10 years of trying (and giving up) before I figured out that some flavorings would overpower the vegetables and not just blend with them to make something even worse tasting. Without any Stevia or flavoring I was ok with just a fruit smoothie but I couldn't handle even a small amount of vegetables.
I pretty much only have one recipe I use with a minor variation (measurements are approximate, comes out to a 20-ish ounce drink and around 200 - 215 calories):
3/4 cup of water
3/4 cup of unsweet Vanilla Almond milk
140 grams of Strawberries
100 grams of Spinach
75 grams of Peaches
3 - 4 squirts of MiO Orange Tangerine
With the vanilla almond milk and MiO orange I think it tastes a bit like an orange creamsicle and you'd never know there were vegetables in it (other than it still being green in color).
I buy all the fruits and vegetables frozen so don't need to add any ice and don't have to worry about anything going bad. I'll usually go through a bag or two of spinach and then switch over to broccoli for a bag or two, then back to spinach. I sometimes also put half a banana in, though since I can't get those frozen (at a decent price) I don't buy them too often. I had been putting Stevia in it as well which makes it really sweet but I'm trying to cut down on sweeteners and found using a little extra MiO gives it enough sweetness for me. Pure Stevia is also a little expensive; there's two kinds, one being a diluted mix and the other full strength, which is the one you want. This is what I was buying https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PG86D4S/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Boost High Calorie shakes have 530 calories in them, on my 'not hungry' days I force myself to drink as many of them as I can, sometimes it's only 1 but its better than nothing.. They are a bit thick so I pour them over ice with a bit of chi and almond milk. Not bad :) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJB9JHI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kjxLFb0HHW4HD
My dad isn't allowed to have any sugar either, and instead, he uses a drop or two of stevia sweeteners (in the bottle). Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Drops-SweetLeaf-Sweetener-SteviaClear/dp/B00GRY33AC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2H435LE2A2VDZ&dchild=1&keywords=stevia+sweet+drops&qid=1602084443&sprefix=stevia+sweetn%2Caps%2C-1&sr=8-5
It's supposed to be way healthier than regular sugar, maybe ask your doctor about it? This may be far-fetched, but what if you put a bit of stevia in sparkling water to imitate soda? I have no clue how it would taste, but maybe it's worth a try!
Did you check amazon? Not sure how much you are used to spending per can, but if it becomes necessary: https://www.amazon.com/Heinz-Spaghetti-Tomato-Sauce-13-3-Ounce/dp/B001FA1LA2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=heinz+spaghetti&qid=1583879282&sprefix=heniz+sp&sr=8-3
Edit: I just realized you’re in the UK. I am in the US so maybe my comment was useless
Ok, yeah, you’re right, I was just concerned. :) It is definitely not my area of expertise and I’m certain you are more educated on the subject.
As to your question, an actual diagnosis is hard to get and probably only worth it if you need help changing (if you want to change). However, it would be a good idea to check in with your PCP and get a full physical...make sure they are aware of what is going on. There can be other conditions that may contribute to or exacerbate ARFID, so you should get a full physical including bloodwork to make sure you are meeting your nutritional requirements.