The following idea has been in my head for many years. I would like to eat out of a gumball machine. It sounds funny, no? I eat way too fast. I often try taking the food one piece at a time, but I just can't stop my grabby hands. (This is when I'm eating normally at a table. Bingeing in my room is a whole other topic.) Of course, I could learn to have patience, but there's also something that can be done without all of that hard work. (There are so many other behavioral things that have a higher priority for me now.)
At the beginning of the meal, I'll put my food into the dispenser. I like everything cut into small pieces, anyhow. Every few seconds, another piece will pop out. I know that this could work - at least sometimes. I'm not sure if and when I'd use it around other people. It would work for me (and for others, I'm sure) because it keeps me in control; I am setting it up and using my independence to moderate my behavior.
Has anyone heard of such a thing? They might have it for animals, I think. Do you know anyone who would find it to be helpful?
At the beginning of the meal, I'll put my food into the dispenser. I like everything cut into small pieces, anyhow. Every few seconds, another piece will pop out. I know that this could work - at least sometimes. I'm not sure if and when I'd use it around other people. It would work for me (and for others, I'm sure) because it keeps me in control; I am setting it up and using my independence to moderate my behavior.
Has anyone heard of such a thing? They might have it for animals, I think. Do you know anyone who would find it to be helpful?
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