3. Sensory Challenges When Breaking a Fast
•After fasting, the body may react more strongly to certain foods, especially if someone already has sensitivities.
•Some “safe foods” may not provide enough energy or hydration after a long fasting period. 🧵👇
•After fasting, the body may react more strongly to certain foods, especially if someone already has sensitivities.
•Some “safe foods” may not provide enough energy or hydration after a long fasting period. 🧵👇
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•If fasting leads to negative physical sensations (like nausea, lightheadedness, or discomfort after eating), it could reinforce food avoidance behaviors.
•Some individuals may struggle to reintroduce food after fasting, leading to further restriction. 🧵👇
•Plan Safe Foods: Ensure that meals before and after fasting include foods that are both tolerable and nutritionally balanced.
•Stay Hydrated: If sensory issues make drinking water difficult, try different temperatures or flavoured water to stay hydrated 🧵👇
•Avoid social eating: If this increases anxiety around eating then consider missing iftars with wider family or at the musjid. 🧵👇
https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/ has resources and advice that can help.
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