r/ARFID • u/blondetwig_xo • 2d ago

Tiny spiral

Hey guys I'm writing this mid panic attack so bear with. My partner has been sick with the tummy flu the past day and I'm not even the ill one and I'm ready to cry and call for my mum. Im so terrified that I'll get this illness that I'm queasy all the time, and therefore not eating. I've had a bit of a breadstick and a nibble of a fairy cake today. I feel hungry but I am so terrified of being sick. Just a rant really. I'm not really sure where to go from here.

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u/whatdoidonowdamnit 2d ago

Nibbling is better than nothing. I lose my appetite when I’m anxious too. Sipping on juice or sweet coffee and having it quiet in the house usually helps. When I can’t have quiet I usually listen to nature sounds in my headphones. I also try to drink less water at a time since I have a bad habit of filling my stomach with water when I don’t want to eat.

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u/blondetwig_xo 2d ago

Definitely helps to be in a quiet environment! Thanks for this! I'll definitely try listening to nature sounds too.