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Why ARFID is more than sensory hypersensitivity
Some patients can state exactly what they cannot eat—but not always why.

ARFID therapy: Why meal plans alone are not enough
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a complex eating disorder whose core lies not in body weight or conscious control, but in anxiety, disgust, and sensory overload.

Typical fears, disgust, and avoidance mechanisms in ARFID
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is an eating disorder that is defined not by weight or body image, but by the avoidance of specific foods

ARFID vs. Anorexia and Bulimia: Understanding the Differences
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is an independent eating disorder that differs significantly from the more well-known eating disorders Anorexia and Bulimia.

ARFID: When Eating Becomes a Challenge
Many people with ARFID do not experience a “desire to eat less”; rather, they find that their food choices become increasingly narrow over time.

Chewing and spitting: signs, effects and ways to help
In chewing and spitting, people chew food without swallowing it. Instead, they spit it out after chewing. This practice differs from other eating disorders such

ARFID: the invisible burden
Back to overview Eating is often at the center of social interactions. However, a lesser-known but profound eating disorder often hides in the shadows: avoidant/restrictive

The Body Mass Index: The Illusion of Control
Back to overview Body mass index (BMI) is often seen as a benchmark for physical health, but for people struggling with anorexia, it can become

Therapy across borders: my path to Dubai
The beginnings of online therapy: before Corona The change in therapy is not just a consequence of the pandemic but began long before it. As

The influence of social media on eating disorders: challenges and approaches
In today’s digital era, social media has had a tremendous impact on our daily lives and how we perceive ourselves and others.

A Journey of Transformation: my own journey to overcome my eating disorder
Each of us has a story to tell, a journey that has shaped us and made us into the person we are today. For me, it was a hero’s journey – a voyage of transformation.

Embracing a New Frontier: The Positive Impact of Online Therapy in Treating Eating Disorders
Over the past decade, I have had the privilege of leading a successful center for eating disorders in Dortmund.