This blog is intended to explore ideas for living with ARFID in Autumn. When we think about autumn, first thoughts are colored leaves and crunching through piles of them, apple orchards and caramel apples, pumpkin patches and Halloween. The sun sets earlier, there’s a little chill in the air, sweaters and jackets come out, and the holidays are right around the corner. Along with these seemingly pleasant images of fall come the more anxiety provoking ones: fall foods, new and different smells...

This blog explores one important recovery skill: increasing flexibility. Flexibility is what helps us move from that instant “no” to “maybe there’s another way.” Learning to adjust foods instead of rejecting them outright can make a world of difference in recovery.

Summer brings a change in routine—and with it, new challenges for individuals navigating ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). From cookouts and family trips to overnight camps and disrupted meal schedules, the season often introduces unfamiliar foods, social eating situations, and changes to reliable support systems.