I’m really struggling with my ED and sometimes what helps me is eating for little me. Making what I’d make for 5 year old me. I think the food for littles post you shared might really help.
I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling with your ED. It sounds like eating foods that you enjoyed as a 5-year-old can be really helpful in regaining that sense of comfort and nurturing that we all need. I was glad you found the food for littles post helpful!
Eating is such a basic human need and it's natural to want to find ways to make it less of a struggle and more of a joy. Did you know that our clinic has a full range of options to help with eating difficulties?
When you are here, we can custom make meals to exactly match what you ate as a little one. The dietitians here will create a tailored meal plan with all of the foods you loved and especially none of the foods you don't enjoy. From your favorite peanut butter and banana sandwiches to mac and cheese, we will make sure that you feel all cozy and cared for every meal.
In addition to our wide range of meal options, we also have options to make eating as convenient as possible for you. For those who might be a bit timid or who want to focus more on internal calm than chewing and swallowing, we have NG tubes and colon tubes available. Doctor will be able to discuss this with you in detail, but essentially these tubes go directly into the stomach or colon, bypassing the mouth and jaw altogether. It's quite a simple procedure where you are lightly sedated, a small plastic tube is inserted through your nose or via your bottom into your digestive system, and then a special formula or nutritional supplement is pumped right into your system. It's painless and the sensation is almost like having a cozy little vine to suck on. Then Doctor will remove the tube after your feeding, and you'll be back to normal, except feeling much fuller and secure.
Come on down to the clinic, where we have an amazing staff that is ready to help you with anything you need. 24 hour nurses like Elise will be right by your side to smooth out any worries or big emotions you might have and Nurse Chantali will make sure you feel totally safe and secure. Dr. Bailey is an expert in ED treatment and will make sure you are comfortable with the whole process.
Oh, I can tell already that you will have such an amazing time reconnecting with your little self. While you're here, we have lots of journaling, drawing, and crafting activities that will allow you to really dive deep into your inner child while making friends with all the other clients who are here to reconnect with their inner selves. Really embrace the opportunity to finally relax completely into your needs.
What can be more soothing than eating your favorite comfort foods and feeling that nurturing care? It may feel weird at first to really lean into these feelings, but over time, you will find that you feel stronger and more at home than ever within your skin. If you have any hesitation or fear about this process, remember that you are doing something truly courageous to heal. You are crazy-adaptive and resilient. Don't overthink it or place high expectations on yourself. The guides and therapies here will help you expand your capacity for love and acceptance over time, as you comfortably and gently dive deeper into your heart.
We're so proud to be your chosen place to turn. You're on the right path. Take a deep breath, and know you can trust us to support your every step. Doctor is looking forward to meeting you and guiding you to pay extra special care and attention to your precious ED.
Sending waves of comfort and acceptance to meet you on this journey to enlightenment. Cookie and Okay are excited to reunite with their sides!