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I have specific and non-negotiable rules for how certain foods must be eaten
Food rituals are a form of imposed order that makes eating feel safer and more controlled. Specific rules — no food touching, eating in order, preferred utensils — create predictability in a sensory experience that can otherwise feel overwhelming, particularly for people with heightened sensory processing.
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