Hi there. I am 22, I have ASD/ADHD and struggle with mental health. One aspect I struggle with is eating. I’ve fluctuated 5 stone over the past 3 years. I want to be healthy, I know how important it is for mood regulation, energy levels etc. But I hate so many healthy foods. And even when I do temporarily eat something semi- healthy , I eat it too regularly then go off it. My diet is 99% junk and basic things such as cereal, pre-bought breakfast shakes, pizza, burgers. I think some of it could be sensory related as I have issues with textures (which would make sense given I have ASD). Some of it I think stems from negative childhood experiences with eating (my dad was very strict on you must finish youre entire plate or you can’t get down from the table - every day there were tears over forcing myself to eat more than I wanted to and eating things I hated).
As an adult it makes it incredibly difficult being so restricted to junk . I want to eat healthy though - does anyone experience anything similar? Can anyone offer some advice? I thought of paying a nutritionist for it but I’m not sure how much they would help with the psychological / sensory side of things.
Thanks !
