Recently, I have been thinking about common stumbling blocks that Eating Disordered individuals face, in both recovery and relapse.
For example, exposure to “unsafe” or “trigger” foods creates the environment for a possible setback.
In relation to my own specific struggles, “trigger” foods are consumables imbued with the power and potential to lead me to binge, and, subsequently purge.
For many years, Peanut Butter held the primary place among my list of “trigger” foods.
I actually think that the Peanut Butter struggle is fairly common among Eating Disordered individuals. I attribute this to the calorie-density, high fat content and satiation quality being irresistible in the face of malnutrition.
