Sinposis

re you a picky eater? Do you worry that food will make you vomit or choke? Do you find eating to be a chore? If yes, this book is for you! Your struggles could be caused by Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID); a disorder characterized by eating a limited variety or volume of food. You may have been told that you eat like a child, but ARFID affects people right across the lifespan, and this book is the first specifically written to support adults. Join Drs. Jennifer Thomas, Kendra Becker, and Kamryn Eddy - three ARFID experts at Harvard Medical School - to learn how to beat your ARFID at home and unlock a healthier relationship with food. Real-life examples show that you are not alone, while practical tips, quizzes, worksheets, and structured activities, take you step-by-step through the latest evidence-based treatment techniques to support your recovery. The first book supporting adults with recovery from picky eating, fear of vomiting/choking or lack of interest in eating (the key characteristics of ARFID) Includes real-life examples of people struggling with ARFID, to help you understand the disorder and realize that you are not alone Provides evidence-based techniques to support recovery, with practical tips, quizzes, worksheets, and structured activities you can work through independently at home