Will forced eating habits as a child affect their psychology

**Posts:** 1 · by **sunflowersoulfire** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:37 pm

I have a friend with the strangest eating habits I've ever seen.

She only eats (no exaggeration):

Pizza (cheese or pepperoni only)

French Fries

Grilled Cheese (but only with french fries)

Spaghetti (meatless)

And a McDonald's cheeseburger (absolutely nowhere else).

About a year ago, I found out that when she was a child, she had a babysitter that would force all of them to eat only one thing at a time, and would be punished otherwise. So therefore, if there were fries, chicken, and applesauce, they could ONLY eat the second item if the first item was completely eaten. Otherwise they could as so much as get their food thrown away entirely.

My question is.. do you think the two are related?

**Posts:** 2122 · by **Herbie306** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 2:48 pm

sunflowersoulfire wrote:My question is.. do you think the two are related?

Hi,

Yes, they sound related. However it is possible that because they've always had to eat that way they are scared to eat differently, or maybe they've just never tried to.

Is it a problem for your friend?

(Apart from their eating habits) does this person's behaviour worry you in any way?

I wouldn't have thought there would be any reason why this person couldn't change their eating habits (through therapy and / or gradually re-introducing foods etc) if that is what your friend wants to do one day. Take care.

**Posts:** 612 · by **All in the mind** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:10 pm

Yes, they are related. I often treat patients with food phobias who have taste/texture issues. There is also a background similar to the situation you describe; some stress/anxiety associated with eating food. There is clearly a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables, but they will seek to change it when they are ready. Right now they may think that nothing is wrong.

You could gently encourage them to try new things, but understand that it is a deep issue. Don't take it personally if they refuse.

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