‘I Haven’t Had A Meal In Almost Four Years’
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- A young woman says she's mentally and physically afraid of most food. What does she believe caused her disorder?
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I really hope she sees this comment.
It sounds very likely she does have something medically wrong- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome MCAS.
Patients with MCAS and especially mastocytosis can be hypersensitive to vaccines. The choking could’ve been anaphylaxis or could’ve been bronchospasms as well. They feel similar. Benadryl could’ve helped both (if it was mild anaphylaxis).
MCAS can cause psychological symptoms. According to Ehlers Danlos Society 90% of MCAS patients have psychological symptoms from food reactions, including myself.
And in her case she’s probably been nutrient deficient for many years which only worsens the food intolerances.
I just wrote a paper on how ARFID is a dangerous diagnosis because it’s actually MCAS by another name. I hope she sees this and can get evaluated by a doctor who is well-versed in MCAS.
She sounds self aware. She needs someone to thoroughly investigate her concerns, not someone to tell her the concerns aren’t valid.
Even the reactions to water can be non psychological- due to the minerals in the water or the act of swallowing can trigger nerve issues.
Hope she gets real help.
my girl really just said, "mmm, chewy. *no* choking hazard" 💀
I know right thats more of a choking hazard than fruit lol
It doesn't have to make sense. People with this type of disorder do things that make sense to *them*.
@@weeweelover thats true
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She’s got a pretty likeable personality , and she’s not in denial she knows it’s bad and hurting her and wants to change
If she wanted to change, she would. It’s easy to say you want to change, it’s another to actually do.
@ Ashley P exactly it’s hard, and she is changing
@@Ashley-jx7sw that’s what she’s literally doing otherwise she wouldn’t be seeking help from people like doctor Phil , egg
@@tobad642 I think she went on dr Phil more so to try and make her problem viral and to make money off of it but 🤷🏻♀️ someone that really wants help isn’t going to Dr.Phil
@@Ashley-jx7sw It's literally an eating disorder. Also, sometimes people are desperate. A lot of people don't have health insurance and not a lot professionals even know what ARFID is
" I used to have these beautiful thick arms and tick thighs"
That made me appreciate my body more than any body positivity thing would
But every body is beautiful🥰
@@dnyldlgr including yours!
@Jamie Strand then work for it baby girl! Just remember to take care of yourself and love yourself through the process!❤
@Jamie Strand I'm too voluminous for my height, I can spare you some beef 😅
@@dnyldlgr Morbidly obese isn't! An unhealthy body in general isn't beautiful.
As someone with anorexia I relate with her strongly and some of there’s comments are kind of upsetting like how there saying “she literally faking her illness to avoid eating vegetables” but that’s not it at all it makes me upset she has a disorder she truly believes this and I don’t have the type of anorexia she has I have anorexia nervosa so I don’t know exactly what she’s going through but I do know it’s not her choice
@@ellarohrbach1781 oh like I said I didn’t really know about arfid I was just going off what she said about it but either way it’s clear she’s struggling and I just don’t like that people are dissing her for her disease event if she’s exaggerating it we don’t exactly know what she’s going through
@@ellarohrbach1781 anyone who was once severely underweight at 72 pounds probably isn't faking it. Perhaps she is exaggerating as you say but she is clearly unwell regardless.
@@ellarohrbach1781 bruh everybody's ed is different.
@@user-hx8ee9ly3q her ED is secondary to trauma experienced from her getting that shot, and possibly other things that weren’t disclosed. It comes from fear of not having control
I saw a program it was one of those ABC afterschool specials about a girl with anorexia nervosa and it taught me how to have it. How strange!
I feel really bad for her she is obviously struggling and she has a lot of hurt. I hope she gets better.
If you can't sympathise/ empathize with someone who is in pain from mental illnesses (as you call it "crazy"), WHAT are you supposed to do?
@@shehol3901 who called her crazy?
She’s extremely aware of the fact that it’s all in her head which is good
Agreed
Im kinda relieved. I have self diagnosed anorexia but for the longest time I thought I was faking, which is a symptom of eating disorders because I was aware the whole time that I was wrong and needed help.
I hope shes alright know or at least doing better, she seems really sweet
@@Heaven13420 That doesn't necessarily mean that you have anorexia nervosa. ARFID, Emetophobia, Phagophobia, OSFED, Neophobia, Cibo Phobia... All these food related anxieties exist as well.
@@abri_xxx No I actually have añørexïå. I recently got diagnosed with it
I wouldn't be so sure it's all in her head. Red alarms were going off "Eosinophilic esophagitis." It's what I have been diagnosed with by a gastroenterologist. No allergies show up on allergy tests. It causes choking, difficulty swallowing. It can only be diagnosed by an endoscopy and doing a biopsy. If you have more than 15 eosinophils they give you that diagnosis. It's a lifelong condition. I totally think this is what she has based on her history of needing epipens. It sounds so much like it. Allergy tests are all IGG mediated so they aren't catching the EoE which is IGE mediated. It comes out of nowhere sometimes in adults just as she described. Recently diagnosed in 90's. There is treatment for it - a short course steroid and avoiding your "trigger" foods which is usually dairy and wheat. She is eating a lot of that so that's probably worsening the whole problem and she doesn't even realize it. I hope she or her family member is reading this to get her tested and understand.
Thank God she is not obsessed with her weight. Most people avoid eating just to stay skinny but that is not her case.
how do u know that fs?
@@whit3d0ve she would've said if she was
Most eating disorders are from lack of control within your life, and have nothing to do with body image - it's the one thing people with eating disorders feel they can control (their body, and what they put in it)
Maybe that is part of the problem. I have not watched this whole show.
@@WorldHiThere mine is bc i just want to look super skinny like a skeleton, it’s pretty
Why do people think any type of anorexia can just be “solved” by telling them to “just eat more food” or “just blend it you’ll be fine?” You guys need to realize it doesn’t work like that. Most of the time, this feedback is what makes it worse.
Very true
Bruh 😎
Seems like she rly wants help and knows that what’s happening is in her mindset
this probably had the comments disabled up until now
“my wife has become obsessed with her diagnosis” is such a horrible thing to say to someone dealing with what she has. he framed that in such an invalidating manner whenever she literally has an obsessive food disorder.
I have the same ED as her (ARFID), and it hurts to see how ignorant some people in the comments are. I noticed most of her "safe foods" were junk food which was very interesting as that's the same for me, which is why I'm particularly offended by these comments saying shes "faking her disorder so she doesn't have to eat vegetables". Its a serious disease, and not a logical one which is why a lot of the things she says doesn't make sense. The only real difference between her disorder and mine is hers is fuelled by the fear of choking, whereas mine is from the fear of vomiting.
A lot of people who suffer from ARFID (myself included) find most of their safe foods are junk foods. There's a bunch of ARFID support groups online where we talk about stuff like that :)
Is it a diagnosis you have to have to have this? Sorry I'm not being rude I had a battle 8 months ago I suffer with ocd but I'm not sure if it's my ocd that's making me afraid to eat certain foods or this condition (someone mentioned that I could have this)
I’m sorry you go through that I hope one day it gets better
@@fionamurphy2653 I have OCD and have ARFID as well. Technically another diagnosis but they often go hand in hand!
DrPhil really said: “let’s roast her 3 years later”.
When?
damn iits 2021 lol
Well its been 3 years
That's not funny or cute she is traumatized and all you can do is make fun grow up
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Candy is more of a choking hazard than most foods
im surprised she thinks it’s safer
It’s probably because it’s a food from childhood so it’s familiar to her
It's not rational; when she thinks certain foods are unsafe and tries to eat them, she gets anxiety, and then misinterprets the symptoms as an allergy rather than anxiety. It is referred to as catastrophizing
You just don’t understand ARFID.
Yes, its almost like this is a mental illness and its not exactly logical 🤔
Survivorship bias
All comments are literally about comments
Like this one for example
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@@Angelofloveandhappiness and this one for example
@@davidw9468 and this one for example
@@Acissleepy Sorry, I had to do it.
And this one, for example
I remember watching this video years ago and thinking she was so ridiculous. Now I have an eating problem and have struggled for the past year and I feel so sad because I know how she feels.
Same! I actually have recently been diagnosed officially with arfid and I remember watching this video a couple years ago and thinking she sounded ridiculous and just needed to tough it out and eat something. Boy was I wrong
not to make it seem like i dont care about your disorder, but im pretty fascinated by how the human body works. what happens to you when you for example eat like 3000 calories?
@@jer26705 Nothing. I mean if anyone ate that much at once they probably wouldn't feel great after. But I can eat plenty of the foods that I have an appetite for, I just cant convince myself to eat many types of classes of foods
I have had the EXACT same disorder as Vanessa for about 4/5 years. My life was very similar; daily panic attacks, safe foods, ''no no'' foods, chewing everything a million times, spitting food out and feeling if there are chokeable pieces in my mouth with my tongue, taking an hour or two to finish my plate, dreading going to restaurants. I used to survive on protein smoothies, blended veggie soups and baby food under the 8 months mark. It absolutely consumed my life, then I saw this on Dr. Phil. This video made me feel like I wasn't alone and that I'm not weird. I am so grateful that this disorder can be understood and cured. Nothing to do with attention seeking, body image. It's all about overcoming trauma, control, a fear of dying out of nowhere...
Omg I also have ARFID. I only eat protein drinks, meal replacements, ice cream, Diet Pepsi, and edamame. Sometimes macaroni and cheese. It’s literally PTSD meets an eating disorder honestly. I hope she’s gotten help
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@@oliviagrace6914 I appreciate your input and apologize if I disrespected you or your beliefs. Please be aware, however, that not everyone shares your religious point of view therefore not everyone has to follow the same guidelines that you do! I know what you said is meant with love, but next time you suggest something like that try suggesting it rather than demanding it. Thank you!
@@oliviagrace6914 this was not necessary wtf
@@oliviagrace6914 god this wasn't necessary you can't go around shoving your beliefs in others faces.
PTSD from what?
Walking into a grocery store makes me wanna cry too ✨✨✨✨aNxIeTy✨✨✨✨
same
Bro same
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I have arfid anorexia too.. it's controls my life and it makes me really suicidal. I just want to eat...
Edit: I'm okay:) I added the part about being suicidal to emphasize how bad this illness really is, and how I have NO control over it.
I hope u get help and manage to overcome it, good luck, you can do it, ease yourself into it, don’t go too fast, hope ur ok
Stay strong baby! If u guys ever need a shoulder my ig is spicylajefa
i hope you get okay! stay strong
Your comment just made me cry because I’m going through this.
I suggest you see a good psychiatrist. One that prescribes something for the anxiety but breathing exercises as well. Eventually you would just take the minimum amount of medication and rely mostly on therapy and relaxation techniques. Praying and listening to instrumental music helps as well.
After I "recovered" from bulimia which turned into anorexia, I started becoming paranoid about food. I convinced myself that I was allergic to most foods, like dairy, gluten, treenuts, soya etc. I was so limited in what I ate that it became impossible to eat a meal. There were times I just ate Brazil nuts. I didn't realise there was a name for it. Thankfully I've had therapy for years so I knew I was bullshitting myself, I told this to my dietician and I started eating all these foods again. I do eat them daily but I still have that fear. It's more like, I think this food is giving me a reaction (I honestly believe it's making me ill) but I'm going to eat it anyway. I eat normally now, in fact I binge instead, but I wonder if those thoughts ever go away?
i felt that "i used to drink, oh yeah" like our girl just wants to RELAX 😔 hope shes doing ok now
So y'all open this comment section now
I pray she overcomes her problem. Something like this can definitely happen to anyone. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I love how she said “beautiful thick arms” like a lot of woman think that their arms are so chubby but in reality like her old arms, they’re healthy and beautiful.
Sounds like PTSD from that previous hepatitis shot?
Maybe related to that
It’s most definitely ptsd
Wow I am one of the few comments on this video... I guess I’m some kind of celebrity now..? Not everyone can be this cool 😎 lol
@Tom A - Not if I get there first 😄
The channel turned off the comment sections in most of their videos
Yes Charlotte
Congratulations, now I'm going to comment just cuz you said that lol.
Ha you are so funny 😐
Her: Wait So you're telling me you eat 3 meals a day.
Also her: Weirdo
Everyone: Huhh
she has an illness. shes NOT a “weirdo”
@@valeriedorr3913 Not what I was sayin' but whatever floats your boat.
Vanessa I pray for your happiness and recovery :-<
You never deserve to suffer ♡
This is really hard . I had a serious reaction to a drug three years ago and it left me with similar thoughts fears and feelings . Took time and therapy to overcome it but the scars are still present . I wish nothing but the best for this lady
that's so sad I hope she got help and is better today.
This is really sad hope she gets better hopefully there is someone that can help her.GOD BLESS.
I have ARFID and it can be very serious and life-limiting disorder. There is more than one more reason for ARFID and some people even became legally blind because of the vitamin A deficiency. Saying "just eat" and "I don't see what the big deal is" just makes us feel wrose, like it's our fault and it's not. It effects our minds in a way you can't imagine and it not a choice
This is NOT something I can relate to AT ALL!!! But I'm keeping her in prayer cause she clearly wants the help, and certainly of course is worth it!! 🤗🙏🏿
This sounds more like OCD than anything else.
it's literally very clearly arfid lol
Arfid and OCD go hand in hand
Seems similar to my OCD, since she fully acknowledges that it's all in her head, but she still feels the need to to avoid her anxieties. She should do cognitive behavioral therapy, and intentionally face her fears to teach her brain that it is overreacting. That helped me with my OCD about my breathing.
I have both. Ocd and Arfid. Sometimes I can't tell if it's in my mind or not.
they are often tied, Arfid usually goes along with either autism or OCD but not always. I have OCD and Arfid, but it isn't the same for everyone!
Eats lots of candy which has no nutritional value. Considers it “safe food” lol
That’s not how eating disorders work I’m afraid
Hi Olivia
It’s a mental condition, it doesn’t have to always make sense. I suffer from this too, not the same way or the same reason but mines doesn’t really make sense either sadly
@@drwilsonstoenailpolish3194 bruv yes it is? all eating disorders aren't the same 😭
@@miss_daae yes but it’s not as simple as what that person said, I’m saying that they don’t have to make sense
People need to realize that she doesn't want this to happen to her, that this isn't a conscious decision, like OCD for example. It's quite sad seeing people making ignorant comments without the full information and facts😐😐😔
The way your comment sounds makes it seem like you think OCD is a conscious decision.
@@emmaspracklen7565 omds I didn't realize I made a typo,
thx for pointing it out
I understand this now that I have been diagnosed with ARFID I get this but to less of an extent. It’s a big OCD thing & a texture/ appearance thing a lot of the time. Also some times food aversions from bad experiences.
Up until today, I was convinced that I was allergic to certain foods, and I tried that food for the first time in about 3-4 years of food anxiety. I was totally fine, no reaction at all, so this is a sign that you can overcome your food struggles
Me: watches video
Me: gets forced to eat 9 fish fingers
I pray she's doin' well now, I can see that she's aware that it's not good for her body and she wants to get better 'coz she said "I don't know where this(disorder) came from". Havin' anxiety ain't no joke, plus she had an eating disorder too. I really hope and pray she's doin' great now
As an anorexic, that thing she said about how in her mind she thinks a food could kill her is SO relatable. The fear foods / safe foods are such a painful part of it.
I also have ARFID and it’s so hard to deal with. I’ve been forced to have foods shoved down my throat and I had to swallow meat using water like a pill. Now I fear dinner time unless I know why I’m eating is ok for me to eat
Why is Dr. Phil who is not a certified therapist or psychologist allowed to give advice on such serious issues.
The first interview makes me wanna cry, that the fact some people thought were just being a brat or something being a picky eater to avoid healthy things or some foods what they dont understand is what we see and feel about it, they dont know that those normal foods are gross to us with arfid and a really turning upside down stomach vibe the fear i have of vomiting everything i eat is really tiring.
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SOMETHING LIKE THIS, OR ANYTHING AT ALL-
You are so beautiful. Right now in this second, you are beautiful. You have always been. Nothing can change it.
You are so important. So many peoples lives would not be the same without you. The world would be missing you.
You are made for a purpose. You have things to do! You do not exist for no reason! Don’t give up!
You are going through this for a reason. Your struggle can become your story.
You are strong.
You are resilient.
Things will get better. Tomorrow might be better or worse, but even if it’s worse, none of this changes.
Do not forget how amazing and wonderful and strong you are.
Im praying for you!
Please believe that you are made for more than this.
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Anorexia is not about control its an OCD disorder !
Dr Phil said "its been a couple years, i think its time for the internet to roast her"
This is what I'm going through right now. It's hard. Just began therapy again.
she really likes a taffy-like candy, and that taffy looks more choke-able on than a carrot, and I’ve choked on candy more than I have healthy foods
I've choked on my own saliva more times than actual food
Her brain was not working properly due to the trauma she went through so is not logical but that is why she was looking for help
@@Liscinov then there's me who chokes on absolutely nothing
Where can I watch this whole episode?
Fellow arfid sufferer here. My fear of food got so bad to where I now I’m severely anemic and have heart problems. This is very recent too, 8 months into my third relapse. It’s honestly agonizing having this disorder. She will die if she doesn’t get it together soon, and I wish her nothing but the best. I’m currently suffering the consequences of the same disorder, and I can’t even go to work because I am so sick. In my third relapse I have lost 60 pounds. I am now under weight for my height, and I am extremely tall. She needs help immediately.
She isn't kidding. This is a real problem that I deal with. People that are laughing at her can go f off because they don't get it. It's not something I would wish on anyone, it hurts, it doesn't feel good, it causes depression, makes you lose sense of self and confidence. I guess no one would ever understand unless they went through it but don't laugh and point fingers at someone so desperate for help, its disgusting.
“chewy, no choking hazard” brain.exe had stopped working
She honestly sounds a lot like she has Eosinophilic esophagitis. It’s an allergic disease of the esophagus that causes choking and swallowing issues. It’s a relatively new disease difficult to diagnose - and regular allergy testing can’t diagnose it. You can have no food allergies show up and have it. Only can be diagnosed via biopsy on endoscopy. It doesn’t sound like she has done this test yet but she should. It also comes out of nowhere
Basically if could potentially not be all in her head. I was diagnosed with Eosinophilic esophagitis and stricture and everyone thought it was anxiety and it wasn’t was an actual medical issue
i can kinda see where your coming from but wouldn’t she have heartburn and all that other stuff? it’s very similar to gerd apparently
Just watched a video about 8 year old Hannah with ARFID and where DR's said it is finally getting recognition
This husband just does not understand or get people with problems
Bro i had smth kind of similar, my bro hit my head hard against a wall when we were kids and for some odd reason i started hallucinating and thinking I couldn’t breathe, it legit felt like there’s like, a ball of hair stuck in my throat and with time and obviously help from my parents I realized it wasn’t real and it just started to fade away
This is honestly sad i hope she gets better
She seems like a really sweet person that disorder got into her head and she's fully aware of that, which is good but I really hope she gets better :/
Not only do I feel bad for her, but I also feel bad for her husband. He seems like he genuinely cares about her and wants her to get better, especially staying with her through her eating disorder and going to the Dr Phil show with her to get her the help she needs.
When the imbalance in you play your body and mind, it's really tough 😩
This is an anxiety disorder / hypochondria. She is ridden with the need for control.
“ this is chewy “ No choking hazard
I remember watching this woman, and I thought it was silly how she claimed she was allergic to a myriad of food items and could only survive on protein shakes and candy, but now I understand her and her disorder. I've never had an eating disorder, but I understand the irrational fear that can spawn from something so awful that you never want to experience it again. I've had a similar thing happen to me: I used to get painful sore throats, and I became so superstitious over it that I wouldn't let myself touch certain things or speak in specific pitches. It takes over your life, even when you know that nothing will happen to you, and what this woman is going through is just that. It's been five years since this video was posted, and I hope that this woman has recovered.
I could be ok living on junk food & only seeing my hubby when I need a booty call 🤣
Why on Earth would she not get help at the Dr office?
i used to have anorexia bc i was afraid of choking on food so i can relate to her issue, but i think that she needs to believe medical professionals
She looks so happy and healthy before her disorders. Not that she doesn't look good now its just that she looked so happy and healthy in the first photo. Now she looks unhappy :(
this is just sad :(
I hope she's doing better they're a beautiful couple 🤎
Everyone: commenting on Dr.Phil letting them run rampage in his comment section
Me: slurping on 5 different kinds of food while eyeing this girl.
Her: no choking hazard
Jolly ranchers: am i a joke
I have dysphagia. Jolly ranchers can be chewed into small pieces hence they are less of a choking hazard then say a piece of bread.
''I don't know why'' I think she got ptsd from one allergic reaction that WAS real once.But now she seems constantly anxious.[theory]
I honestly feel so bad for her
Like in Me, the PTSD triggered in her Extreme Control Issues that she Projects upon Food & other outside Factors. My PTSD frm being Bullied, Threatened & other type of Abuse given me Extreme Control Issues. I break into Hives around anyone i don't fully trust, meaning i break into Hives everytime i get out the House also. In me it did sent me into Anaphylaxis numerous times, the Fear did. I almost died due to Fear from my PTSD & Control Issues. I would have died in an Anaphylaxis if i hadn't Realized my Triggeres & sadly I had to do the work myself as my Therapists Realized Nothing, zero Input . She cannot Swallow due to Fear & until she solved her Control Issues is possible tht Food would start an Anaphylaxis unless she able to Control & Rise above her Emotions.
I really hope she sees this comment.
It sounds very likely she does have something medically wrong- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome MCAS.
Patients with MCAS and especially mastocytosis can be hypersensitive to vaccines. The choking could’ve been anaphylaxis or could’ve been bronchospasms as well. They feel similar. Benadryl could’ve helped both (if it was mild anaphylaxis).
MCAS can cause psychological symptoms. According to Ehlers Danlos Society 90% of MCAS patients have psychological symptoms from food reactions, including myself.
And in her case she’s probably been nutrient deficient for many years which only worsens the food intolerances.
I just wrote a paper on how ARFID is a dangerous diagnosis because it’s actually MCAS by another name. I hope she sees this and can get evaluated by a doctor who is well-versed in MCAS.
She sounds self aware. She needs someone to thoroughly investigate her concerns, not someone to tell her the concerns aren’t valid.
Even the reactions to water can be non psychological- due to the minerals in the water or the act of swallowing can trigger nerve issues.
Hope she gets real help.
I have ARFID, I also have anorexia nervosa (I am a very unlucky person apparently lmfao) so it’s a bit more complicated but yeah I relate to this woman so much, my case isn’t as severe as hers but the fear of choking and allergies is so relatable to me, I also have fears of getting sick/throwing up from eating, food poisoning, etc, it’s also about textures/tastes and sometimes presents as extreme picky eating. There needs to be more awareness about this disorder, it’s a real disorder and not just being picky and/or difficult, it’s probably one of the most common eating disorders in young children, and these kids are often just told off or punished, sometimes I go days without food (and sometimes water) because I have an intense fear of swallowing that sometimes gets really bad, I live on soft, beige foods and am so ashamed of it, especially as an anorexic that would much rather be eating “healthy” foods, idk why I commented this just wanted to give my personal story!!
Anybody know where to find the full episode?
I hope she gets better
I’m pretty sure I have this, not as bad, or fearful, but I restrict everything I eat because of depression. I feel so sad for this woman and anyone else going through this. It’s hard for people to understand why I don’t want to eat anything. I actually learned recently there’s a chemical released during the starvation process similar to dopamine, which causes a reward like response, in turn reinforcing the restricting. This could be part of it
OK THE COMMENTS ARE LOW BECAUSE THEY JUST OPENED THE COMMENTS THEY WERE DISABLED BEFORE.
no offense comment section but y'all need to get educated on eating disorders before you start commenting smh..
damn i thought i was early but they just opened the comments
Dude i had this, without the allergic part tho. I felt like the food would choke me and candy was my only safe food
The mind is a powerful thing!
ever since ive experienced ibs flare ups i'm scared of certain foods too. Not fun!
I hope she is doing better
shanput wrote this:
It sounds very likely she does have something medically wrong- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome MCAS. Patients with MCAS and especially mastocytosis can be hypersensitive to vaccines. The choking could’ve been anaphylaxis or could’ve been bronchospasms as well. They feel similar. Benadryl could’ve helped both (if it was mild anaphylaxis).
MCAS can cause psychological symptoms. According to Ehlers Danlos Society 90% of MCAS patients have psychological symptoms from food reactions, including myself.
And in her case she’s probably been nutrient deficient for many years which only worsens the food intolerances.
I just wrote a paper on how ARFID is a dangerous diagnosis because it’s actually MCAS by another name. I hope she sees this and can get evaluated by a doctor who is well-versed in MCAS. She sounds self aware. She needs someone to thoroughly investigate her concerns, not someone to tell her the concerns aren’t valid. Even the reactions to water can be non psychological- due to the minerals in the water or the act of swallowing can trigger nerve issues.
Hope she gets real help.
I have something going on similar I DO know what is behind mine. I dealt with an abusive neglectful childhood I didn't have square meals each day at a young age..we stole food to eat and ate anything we could find..I believe it was the lack of teaching us about eating and the lack of her not wanting to be bothered with caring about us that I subconscious have told my self I am not worthy of care I love good food I hate cooking anymore because I had to as a child till now, I'm 69 and tired
I never was a bigger person I'm petite and 5ft 1 I have a stoma now from diverticulitis and some other issues with my gut and it being unable to maintain weight I'm seeing a gastro I'm currently at 78 pounds and I'm so depressed and unhealthy I have just wanted to give up. I have never said that but it is exhausting trying to figure out what exactly is happening. I have a scan tomorrow I have hope they can figure out what is going on and I see a great psychologist for help with meds.
I can't thank who ever posted this episode. I have felt so alone and sad with the eating issues. I am not wanting to cook anymore it's so tiring but I buy ready made at the better local market. It's really helpful to have the option to purchase them
Thank you again I feel like I am NOT ALONE that really helps people
Worried about choking.
Also eats chewy sweets 🤦🏻
When she talks about safe foods, it's foods that she feels comfortable eating despite its texture
Only thing I dislike about her is the fact she's able to carry 3 EpiPens with her, while those who actually do have severe allergies aren't able to afford even 1 without risking going broke. EpiPens and insulin are one of the few medications that are very expensive even with insurance for most people who really need them, but yet this lady who doesn't have any official allergy diagnosis to anything that she went to the doctor's for, yet still has enough money or insurance coverage to have 3 of them. That I don't understand at all. I feel bad for her for her mental state and everything but I don't think that justifies her having 3 EpiPens without a diagnosis or prescription of any allergies that require them. That's kinda selfish.
Poor girl.
So sad :(
At the end of the day, is it Dr Phil
I’ll be praying to The Lord for this woman and whoever struggles with this. Bless her heart! The pain is there, I can see it in her eyes. I’m not anorexic but I can understand the pain. You feel trapped. I get it. As somebody with Depression and Anxiety I feel trapped in my own mind on a daily basis. I also feel trapped in the state where It feels like I can’t get out.
I feel so alone.
Do you need to talk my love ❤️
Anorexia is hard to deal with when you have the disorder and in recovery. It’s extremely hard