RHOC's Emily Simpson Shares Heartbreaking Diagnosis for Son Luke: A Rare Eating Disorder Unveiled

EXCLUSIVE: RHOC's Emily Simpson Spills Tears and Reveals Son Luke's Shocking Eating Disorder Diagnosis - Get Ready for a Drama-Filled Season!

In a jaw-dropping confession, The Real Housewives of Orange County star Emily Simpson, 49, has opened up about her young son Luke's devastating diagnosis with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). And get this - it happened during the filming of season 19!

The reality TV personality broke down in tears as she shared the heartbreaking news with People magazine. "He only eats a few different foods, and he's very overwhelmed by texture, color, smells," Emily revealed, her voice trembling. "And he has to inspect each piece of rice before he eats it. It's beyond picky eating. A lot of control issues. It's very overwhelming."

Prior to discovering Luke's condition, Emily assumed he was just a picky eater. But as she delved deeper into the issue, she realized that her son's aversion to food went far beyond mere finickiness. "He would often say he's 'starving' because he is - but he'd still refuse to eat," Emily confessed, her eyes welling up with tears.

As a mom, it's no wonder Emily felt frustrated and helpless in the face of Luke's eating disorder. But she's determined to put herself in his shoes and understand his unique struggles. "Smells are extremely overwhelming for him. Color is overwhelming for him. Textures of food are overwhelming and make him gag," Emily explained, her voice laced with empathy.

So, what's treatment like? According to the Cleveland Clinic, cognitive behavioral therapy and medications like antipsychotic medications, antidepressants, or others that stimulate a person's appetite can help alleviate symptoms. But for now, Luke is seeing a nutritionist and undergoing therapy to tackle his ARFID.

As Emily navigates this challenging time with her family, she's been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from fans and fellow Housewives. "I'm so grateful for the kindness and love," she gushed on Instagram. "The Bravo fans are incredible and caring people... I wasn't wrong" in sharing Luke's story.

But don't think for a second that Emily's not been tempted to throw in the towel. In fact, she confessed to feeling like quitting RHOC altogether. "There were multiple times I felt it was in Luke's best interest for me to quit," Emily admitted. But her determination to raise awareness and support for kids with eating disorders kept her going.

And speaking of RHOC, fans will get to see Emily's journey unfold on the show - including Luke's diagnosis and their family's struggles to cope. "There were lots of times I didn't even know if I could continue to film," Emily revealed. But with the support of her husband Shane and the Bravo crew, she's managed to keep going.

So, what can you expect from the rest of season 19? According to Emily, it's going to be a wild ride. "What did you think of episode one?! 🤯" she captioned an Instagram post, hinting at the drama that's still to come.

As for Luke, he's making progress - slowly but surely. His diet has expanded to include some surprising new foods: French fries, sliced bananas, potato chips, ice cream, and plain turkey (as long as it doesn't have any lines or blemishes). But Emily knows that treading the line between encouraging him to try new things and not making him feel bad about his limitations is a delicate balance.

In conclusion, Emily Simpson's shocking confession has left fans reeling. As she continues to navigate this challenging time with her family, we can't help but wonder what other surprises season 19 has in store for us. Stay tuned!