When I was a kid, I used to think that pain was a normal part of the eating process. As a result, I thought that people who described themselves as 'foodies' were very strange indeed. I later found out that no, most people weren't getting stomach aches after eating and that this wasn't a feature we all just accepted because we need food to survive.
I realised that actually, a nice meal can result in a warm comfortable feeling without any stomach aches later. That I have IBS and my stomach is sensitive. I also realised that the part of my brain that's supposed to tell me I'm thirsty does a terrible job at it, that I was often dehydrated which is why I was struggling with denser foods.
People tend to criticise my taste in food. I like plain and boring! My taste buds are turned up to eleven. Life is intense. I know I've had some strange looks when I've watered down my lemonade. Apparently some of the foods that have a strong smell to me simply smell of nothing or very little to quite a few people.
On the up side, I do tend to eat healthy. I remember in school I was told off for 'lying' about my food diary because it was 'too balanced to be real' but I was telling the truth.
I have misophonia so it can be difficult eating around others. Even my own chewing isn't great sometimes. Which is why I like to listen to music when I eat. It's calming.
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25. Near the spectrum but not on it.
17 Aug 2023, 7:11 am
