Eating with an ED
This is by no means meant to be triggering. I am only sharing how I get myself to eat (especially when small). This is from the perspective of someone with very restrictive eating habits.
Comfort snacks! 🍎🥨
It's always easier for me to eat smaller portions over time than a huge meal. I normally eat something quick to grab and not too dirty. Apples and gummies are my go tos.
Eat with stuffies 🧸🖤
I have paper food that I have cut out and colored because I can't get play food, but it serves the same purpose. I make them their meal and while theirs is "chilling" or "cooking" I make mine. Then we eat together.
Watching videos of fake cooking 🍳🍽️
My favorites are ASMR play kitchen and stop motion Lego cooking/baking. I just find it satisfying to watch and it's super simple and repetitive.
Distractions alongside eating 📺 🎮
Watching shows, playing games, and drawing while I eat. Using anything I can as a distraction. It stops me from eating all of my food (since I'm occupied) but I still eat something.
Compromise 🤝
Don't want that one thing on the plate? Eat one bite and done. Don't want veggies or meat? Eat fruit. Too much on the plate? Eat half. Can't eat food? Drink something, maybe a smoothie.
