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Post by Toni-Louise on Aug 1, 2013 19:18:37 GMT
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Selective eating disorder and if they have would they be able to share their experiences of it?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2013 21:54:17 GMT
I've never heard of it. What is it?
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Post by Toni-Louise on Aug 1, 2013 22:02:37 GMT
What is Selective Eating Disorder (SED)? SED combines a highly restricted diet combined with an unwillingness to try new foods. In some extreme cases it can even be limited not only to specific food types, but specific brands too. Common in toddlers, it can persist into childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Part phobia and part addiction, SED has serious implications for the future health of sufferers, not to mention psychological symptoms including worry, depression and significant social impairment.
What are the symptoms of SED? Selective eaters have a range of foods they consider to be ‘safe’ or ‘acceptable’. When presented with foods beyond this spectrum selective eaters frequently become distressed. They often cite a fear of food, either due to fear of choking or because the texture or odour is so repellent it triggers nausea and vomiting. Generally speaking weight is not adversely affected. Studies show that most selective eaters are within the normal range for weight and height.
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Post by Stacey on Aug 1, 2013 22:21:51 GMT
I am interested in hearing about this also.
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Post by Rebecca92 on Aug 2, 2013 12:29:22 GMT
I've not heard of that one before, that's really interesting.
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Post by Toni-Louise on Aug 2, 2013 12:54:20 GMT
Its apparently quite uncommon, I can't even find it in the DSM properly and couldn't find NICE guidelines...gunna have to do some research lol but I am still hoping if anyone on the site has been diagnosed with it then they will provide some experiences/details which is much more useful
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Post by Katrine on Aug 7, 2013 23:01:01 GMT
Me neither, I've not heard of it. At first I thought it was Orthorexia, but after doing some research (and by research I mean Google), I understand that it isn't the same thing.
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Post by BethH on Oct 26, 2013 15:48:52 GMT
I've not been diagnosed with this, but the symptoms certainly sound familiar!
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