Ashton Fisher, 12 years old, has lived on nothing but white bread and yogurt for the past 10 years.
Ashton Fisher, a 12-year-old from Norfolk, England, becomes frightened and cries if he has to eat anything other than sliced white bread and strawberry or banana yogurt.
The boy has maintained this diet for the last 10 years before being diagnosed with food aversion.
12-year-old boy with family.
Cara, 49, and her husband James, 52, Ashton’s parents, believe that their son’s unusual condition may stem from reflux issues since he was a baby.
Mrs. Cara stated: “We have been very worried about our son because he struggles to get any necessary nutrients with such a limited diet. But he cannot eat anything else because Fisher will experience terrible panic attacks. Our family has never enjoyed a complete traditional Christmas dinner because Fisher cannot tolerate the smell of food.”
Many times, his parents took Fisher to doctors for check-ups, but the only conclusion they received was that he was a picky eater. His aversion to food has caused Fisher to become isolated since he does not eat at school or attend parties and gatherings.
Only recently did doctors finally diagnose the boy with food aversion. The family consulted selective eating disorder specialist Felix Economakis, who is also a psychologist and uses hypnotherapy for treatment.
After some time of therapy with a psychologist, Fisher has started to try a more diverse range of foods, including burgers, grilled meats, and chicken nuggets.
Cara mentioned: “He used to only eat one slice of white bread a day, but now Fisher is willing to try cold sandwiches, grilled meats, or chicken nuggets. Fisher is very proud of himself for overcoming his fears and trying new dishes. It’s still early days in this change, but things seem to be getting better; Felix has helped him gain the confidence to try new things.”
