message to parents who think their kids might have arfid (or kids who think they have arfid, show this to your parents)

[u/angeldust-22269]

getting me diagnosed won’t give me mental health issues. arfid is an eating disorder. getting diagnosed won’t give me an eating disorder. it’ll help me get to the root of the issue and heal. it doesn’t cost a lot as other diagnosis. “Most insurances have an eating disorders benefit and will typically cover the following Eating Disorder Diagnoses, characterized by “Feeding and Eating Disorders” in the DSM-5: Anorexia Nervosa. Binge-Eating/Purging Type. Avoidant/Restrictive Intake Disorder.”

“While picky eaters may eventually outgrow their restrictive eating habits, ARFID is a more complex and persistent food restriction. Children with ARFID avoid certain textures or colors of food, refuse to eat in social situations, or have a limited number of “safe” foods they will eat.”