ARFID SED Manchester

09/12/2025

Did you know many adults with ARFID never tell their doctor? Fear of being judged or dismissed stops them from seeking help. Diagnosis is the first step toward food freedom!. https://selectiveeating.com/

Labeled as a fussy eater, but you know it is more than that. Overcome your food fears with an effective Selective Eating Disorder/ARFID treatment.

08/12/2025

Circling back to our post, children with ARFID aren’t just being “stubborn.” Food may truly feel unsafe, triggering panic, nausea, or even gagging (and the blame should not be placed on parents!). Instead, parents need compassion, not judgment, as they help their children through this challenge: https://selectiveeating.com/a-terrified-mother-faces-her-worst-fear/

A mother-of-three who was 'repulsed' by mayonnaise and found feeding her children vegetables 'traumatic' due to a lifetime fear of food was cured in just an

07/12/2025

Parents often get blamed when their child struggles with ARFID, with people telling them that they’ve been “too lenient” or “not strict enough.” This blame is misplaced because ARFID is not a parenting failure! We break down the most common myths about ARFID in our blog: https://selectiveeating.com/debunking-myths-about-arfid/

What is ARFID? SED/ARFID sufferers are often dismissed as fussy or picky eaters, even by medical professionals. However, ARFID is a food phobia requiring specialist help.

05/12/2025

Here is another fact of the day! Did you know ARFID has subtypes? Some avoid foods due to fear of choking or illness, others because of texture or sensory overwhelm. Each experience is unique, but all deserve recognition and support. https://selectiveeating.com/

Labeled as a fussy eater, but you know it is more than that. Overcome your food fears with an effective Selective Eating Disorder/ARFID treatment.

04/12/2025

What is ARFID really? More than selective eating, it’s a serious disorder where the appearance, smell, or even thought of certain foods can trigger deep anxiety. But knowledge is power but understanding the condition is the first step towards overcoming it. Still confused? Don’t worry, we break it down here: https://selectiveeating.com/what-is-arfid/

What is ARFID? SED/ARFID sufferers are often dismissed as fussy or picky eaters, even by medical professionals. However, ARFID is a food phobia requiring specialist help.

03/12/2025

Earlier this year Sky News posted an article regarding ARFID being on the rise. It’s encouraging to see ARFID featured in the media and awareness is the first step toward understanding and support for those silently struggling with food anxiety. The more people know, the less this disorder is dismissed as “picky eating.”Read the Sky article here: https://news.sky.com/story/arfid-the-little-known-eating-disorder-that-is-on-the-rise-13291139 Learn how we help: https://selectiveeating.com/

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is characterised by an extreme aversion to certain foods due to their taste, texture, smell, or appearance - with one mother telling Sky News how her son survives solely on milk and nutritional supplement shakes.

02/12/2025

Traditional therapy often focuses on food exposure or food chaining, which can be deeply uncomfortable for someone with ARFID. However, my approach looks at perception first and when perception shifts, food responses follow. Discover how a gentler yet faster therapy can work: https://selectiveeating.com/a-gentle-rapid-approach-to-overcoming-arfid/

What is SED? Selective Eating Disorder (SED) sufferers are often dismissed as fussy or picky eaters. However, SED is a food phobia requiring specialist help.

01/12/2025

WNYC recently highlighted on their radio show how ARFID is a disorder that’s misunderstood and overlooked. This is fantastic progress on the awareness surrounding the disorder to help people realize it exists. Listen to the show here 👉 wnyc.org/story/what-to-know-about-the-eating-disorder-arfid/

ARFID is an eating disorder that often presents as extremely picky eating, but that can quickly turn serious. Caitlin Moscatello, author and contributor to New York Magazine, and Will...

09/11/2025

🌱 Therapy isn’t scary. It’s a shift in perspective.

At SelectiveEating.com, we know the hardest part of therapy is simply deciding to begin. That moment of “maybe I should…” is the bravest step of all.

But here’s the truth:
Therapy isn’t about pressure or confrontation. It’s about understanding.
It’s not anxiety-provoking—it’s empowering.
It’s not about fixing you—it’s about changing how you see food, safety, and yourself.

Our sessions are gentle, collaborative.
You’ll never be pushed—only supported.

💬 “I thought therapy would be overwhelming. But it felt like someone finally understood me.” — Teen client

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this might be it.
Because therapy is easier than you think.
And you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 Learn more at SelectiveEating.com

Labeled as a fussy eater, but you know it is more than that. Overcome your food fears with an effective Selective Eating Disorder/ARFID treatment.

20/10/2025

🧠 ARFID and the Absence of Choice

For people living with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), food isn’t just food—it’s fear, discomfort, and often isolation. The world may see “picky eating,” but inside, there’s no choice. The body recoils. The mind panics. The plate becomes a battleground.

ARFID isn’t a lifestyle. It’s not a phase. It’s a condition where the nervous system overrides intention. Where textures, smells, and sensations trigger real distress. Where the idea of “just try it” isn’t helpful—it’s harmful.

🎁 Therapy as the Gift of Choice

At SelectiveEating.com, therapy isn’t about forcing change. It’s about restoring agency. Every session, every resource, every visual aid is designed to gently expand what’s possible—without pressure.

We don’t ask clients to “eat more.” We help them feel safe enough to choose.

- A new food isn’t a demand—it’s an invitation.
- Progress isn’t measured in bites—it’s measured in confidence.
- The goal isn’t compliance—it’s freedom.

When someone with ARFID begins to explore, even tentatively, they’re reclaiming something profound: the ability to choose. That’s the gift therapy offers. That’s the transformation we celebrate.

Labeled as a fussy eater, but you know it is more than that. Overcome your food fears with an effective Selective Eating Disorder/ARFID treatment.

18/10/2025

16/10/2025

🧠💬 ARFID is often about making your mind up about food. And many of those decisions? You made them when you were very young—without all the facts, without the full story, and often without feeling safe enough to explore.

We all do this. We make our minds up about things all the time. But here’s the powerful truth: we can change our minds, too.

With new experiences, gentle support, and the right kind of evidence, you can start to see food differently. You’re not stuck. You’re growing. 🌱

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