Anyone else just completely unable to handle food waste/compost?

[BoobsOnTheMoon]

I can deal with all manner of things including rodding a septic tank.

But food waste bins just...nope. Every time I have to empty the compost bin I get what I assume must be intrusive thoughts or something about eating it or having to put my face in it, and then they keep coming back every time I eat for the whole day. It literally makes me not able to eat sometimes.

I feel really ridiculous typing that. It makes me feel so silly that I can't just deal with the bloody compost, but I put it off and avoid it as much as possible. I'm on the neverending waiting list for adult ASD assessment (my children are diagnosed already) so could it be down to that?

Get a waste disposal unit such as an Insinkeraror.

I’m not quite that bad but food waste is the main thing which nauseates me, even topping faeces and vomit - and I’m a bit emetophobic too .

I’m exactly the same. I hate dealing with the food bin, when DH is away I have to force myself to do it. Even food in the sink when I’m washing up makes me feel sick! I don’t have ASD so I’m assuming it’s just my own personality quirk, but it might be that for you. I’m also fine with poo but sick, even my DC’s sick, makes me gag.

Oh god I'd love one but unfortunately not an option 😭

I just put it in the main bin. I have enough issues with foxes and rats that I don’t want to put it out in a separate bin, and yes I find it nauseating as well.