ARFID: Is It OCD, Anxiety, or an Eating Disorder?

ARFID: Is It OCD, Anxiety, or an Eating Disorder?

ARFID can look like OCD, anxiety, extreme picky eating, or even a traditional eating disorder, which is why so many parents feel confused about what they are actually dealing with.

In this episode, I break down the five types of ARFID, avoidant, aversive, restrictive, mixed, and ARFID plus, and explain how each one presents differently.

We also talk about how ARFID overlaps with OCD and anxiety, when exposure and response prevention is the right fit, and when a feeding therapist or occupational therapist may be the better route. Understanding what is driving your child’s food restriction is the key to getting the right help.

If you are a parent trying to figure out whether your child’s eating struggles are fear based, sensory based, or something else entirely, this episode will give you clarity and direction.

Resources mentioned in episode:

PANDAS Network

Aspire

Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta - Dr. Megan Faye

Psypact map

Equip ARFID Program

The Emily Program

Kate Farm’s Protein Shakes

Boost Very high Calorie Drink

Free upcoming series: Survival Tools for Parents Raising Kids with Anxiety or OCD

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