It’s easy to think this is about picky eating. But when OCD is driving it, it’s something very different. OCD can latch onto food in ways that make eating feel unsafe, overwhelming, or even dangerous. Here are some ways that can show up: -Contamination OCD The fear of contamination impacts their ability to eat. Food, dishes and utensils can be “contaminated.” -Emetophobia (fear of throwing up) This is an intense fear of vomiting. When it includes compulsions it is often diagnosed as OCD. People
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It’s easy to think this is about picky eating. But when OCD is driving it, it’s something very different. OCD can latch onto food in ways that make eating feel unsafe, overwhelming, or even dangerous. Here are some ways that can show up: -Contamination OCD The fear of contamination impacts their ability to eat. Food, dishes and utensils can be “contaminated.” -Emetophobia (fear of throwing up) This is an intense fear of vomiting. When it includes compulsions it is often diagnosed as OCD. People
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