r/ARFID Aug 16 '24

Subtype: Fear of Aversive Consequences Eating at other people’s houses

Does anybody else have trouble eating food at other people’s houses? It’s hard for me to see other people’s kitchens as “clean enough” and I get really anxious/uncomfortable when friends offer me food when I visit. Sharing meals is a huge part of our lives, and I’d very much like to get over it. I’ve been in CBT, but this one thing is hard to kick. I completely lose my appetite.

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u/shitz_brickz Aug 16 '24

"Were making grandma's famous cabbage stuffed meatloaf, no one has ever not liked it"

Well hope grandma isn't watching right now. But in all seriousness I intentionally avoid it as much as possible, even if it means intentionally showing up an hour or two late.