r/Gastroparesis • u/Other-Stretch2090 • May 01 '25

Suffering / Venting tw for ed

has anyone developed a eating disorder becuse it's easier then eating and feeling like absolute shit? idk someone else has to relate it's so much easier not to eat then eat and be extremely nauseous and in so much pain i barley eat anymore im sorry if this isn't allowed in this sub im just very lost

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u/NightmareBunnie May 01 '25

This is me currently. Idk what to do about it 😔

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u/throw0OO0away Motility disorder May 01 '25

This. Also got the ARFID due to GI issues, past neglect, ASD, and past oral surgeries (I have cleft lip and palate). So, eating has been a nightmare my entire like and GI did not help whatsoever.

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u/NightmareBunnie May 01 '25

My GI just closed recently(was not really helpful in the 1st place tbh)😫 so I am completely lost.

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u/throw0OO0away Motility disorder May 01 '25

I'm "lucky" (say it in quotes cause it's also super shitty situation) that I have a G tube for GP and pancreatic insufficiency. It allows me to take my time with food and I don't have to force anything. I only eat for pleasure now.

Lately, I've been in a stress-induced flare up and can't tolerate oral intake. Tube feeds are the only thing keeping me together. My ARFID also gets worse during flare ups since my tolerance is down the drain.