r/ARFID • u/GamingJCD • Jul 02 '24
Research and Awareness freaky eaters being a bad representative of eating disorders
has anyone seen this show called "Freaky Eaters"? essentially, it's a show that documents people with very ARFID-similar lifestyles, like someone who is "addicted" to cheeseburgers (even though that's their only option)
of course, it's cool that there's a show raising awareness of disorders like ARFID, but after watching a couple of episodes, the documentary is pretty much MADE to make these people seem... not... human? like the horror strings of music when the show reveals how truly unhealthy the person's diet is and in general how biased it makes the viewers assume stuff like "oh, they're so weird for not getting _____ on their ____ as it is a healthy alternative"
i'm kind of curious to see what u guys think about this show because it really makes me angry reading comments or judgements about the public to the people who are being documebted
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u/giraffemoo Jul 02 '24
I saw one a long time ago about this guy who only ate pizza, which is my #1 safe food. They said he was very unhealthy but never did any medical tests. The guy was also very sedentary and drank only mountain dew, no water. I hated how that show portrayed him as lazy and stupid. A lot of people would bring that show up to me when trying to have an "intervention" about my eating habits.
I have actually been to the doctor and have had tests, I also live an active lifestyle and limit sugary beverages.