Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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angelite 04/04/2008

people make comments about me like:

"we can't eat there, cause you're such a picky eater."

"i can't believe you don't like ________. what is wrong with you?"

"is that all you're going to eat?"

geez! i KNOW i am a picky eater, i don't need other people reminding me of it all the time!! being berated about my eating habits makes me even more uncomfortable about it.

deleted_user 04/04/2008

I am also a picky eater and I generally respond with an "up yours" if they keep harping on me. :)

angelite 04/04/2008

i found this website a long time ago, and a lot of it made so much sense.

http://www.pickyeatingadults.com/

deleted_user 04/04/2008

I am a very picky eater also and my dad called me his little bird because I never ate much. And I constantly get harped on about how picky I am they always say u never know unless you try it. I feel you all the way on this one. (((((((Hugs))))))))).

angelite 04/04/2008

and then if i do get brave enough to try it, i can still only have that one bite, even if i like it. it is like i have to get used to it. and then there are some things i have tried plenty of times and still don't like, but i still get harped on about it. grr!

deleted_user 04/04/2008

well-meaning (?) people tell me, "You're doing so much better", when in fact I still have my depression

angelite 04/04/2008

i know you mean.... to me i think, at least i am fooling them more.

deleted_user 04/04/2008

Yup - stupid comments can really affect someone.

It's like because you've stopped answering TRUTHFULLY when they ask you how you are you're all better -- even though it's plain to see that you're not.

deleted_user 04/04/2008

hmmmm eating disorder???[yes, no maybe???]

angelite 04/04/2008

never been "officially" labeled one, but i have read they treat it similar to OCD, and some anti-depressants help. i have noticed that i have been more curious trying some foods since taking meds, (though that was not the reason they were prescribed) but nothing drastic.

deleted_user 04/04/2008

eating disorders can play out in so many different ways 'picky eater' is just one of them.....glad to hear the ad's are helping....just thinking perhaps you should see a specialist about this!!! they can help make you life easier.....

angelite 04/04/2008

eating dinner at a friends house, or wedding receptions, banquets.... i have also hated those because i either felt dumb about the small variety of food on my plate, or hungry because there wasn't anything there i liked.

lately i just find myself being so bored with food.... i crave something, but can't figure out what. i am just so burned out of everything i do like i guess.

deleted_user 04/04/2008

well honestly i think it would be good to talk to a proffessional about this as you do seem to have an aversion to food...do you have trouble with your weight or body image???

deleted_user 04/04/2008

it gets on my nerves when people tell me to "relax"..

deleted_user 04/04/2008

yea, or on the other end..yu shouldn't eat that..yu don't need the calories..yur too fat already...nah nah nah nah..

angelite 04/04/2008

not really. i'm average size, and healthy from what i can tell. i LOVE to eat when i find something i like.

one of my goals is to be more social... so when my friends asked if i wanted dinner with them i accepted, though i really didn't feel like it. then they have to bring up "well you're picky, so you have to pick where we eat?" forget it then, i was content staying home.

but yeah, i don't like any veggies (mostly because of texture. (i like marinara sauce, ketchup... but not tomatoes...)

also, no fruit cause of texture too, but i love fruit juices.

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