Eating Disorders Support Group
Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.
Hi Everyone,
I have not been very active on the site and haven't been here in a very long time as I have been on an intense journey to cure my ED. I started with an ED clinic and after several weeks of work there, the therapist asked me if I had ever been tested for ADHD. I explained that I hadn't been and she proceeded to test me. Much to my surprise, I tested strongly positive for ADHD and she referred me to an ADHD specialist. After weeks of seeing him and hours of testing, it was conclusive that I have ADHD and in fact he believes that my history of depression and eating disorders may be highly related to my ADHD. I have started treatment over a month ago an amzing thing has happened as it relates to my eating and my self body image. For the first time in my life, I can think clearly and I don't feel so "bogged down" and "clouded" all of the time. This has completely translated into my eating and I'm so much more aware of what I'm eating and I can taste it, enjoy it, and I know the feeling of satiety for the first time ever. After doing some research, it appears to me that ADHD can lead to binging because ADHD causes a type of "mindlessness" in most activities.
I am sharing this because for the first time in my 40 years, I have hope. Am I fixed? No. But, I know see that I am not as broken as I have always believed. I know that there must be other people out there like me that have tried so many strategies and have made a strong commitment to recovery only to fail and without good reason. If you suspect that you could have ADHD, talk to your doctor or counsellor and followup appropriately. I am so happy that my path has led me in this direction.
I have not been very active on the site and haven't been here in a very long time as I have been on an intense journey to cure my ED. I started with an ED clinic and after several weeks of work there, the therapist asked me if I had ever been tested for ADHD. I explained that I hadn't been and she proceeded to test me. Much to my surprise, I tested strongly positive for ADHD and she referred me to an ADHD specialist. After weeks of seeing him and hours of testing, it was conclusive that I have ADHD and in fact he believes that my history of depression and eating disorders may be highly related to my ADHD. I have started treatment over a month ago an amzing thing has happened as it relates to my eating and my self body image. For the first time in my life, I can think clearly and I don't feel so "bogged down" and "clouded" all of the time. This has completely translated into my eating and I'm so much more aware of what I'm eating and I can taste it, enjoy it, and I know the feeling of satiety for the first time ever. After doing some research, it appears to me that ADHD can lead to binging because ADHD causes a type of "mindlessness" in most activities.
I am sharing this because for the first time in my 40 years, I have hope. Am I fixed? No. But, I know see that I am not as broken as I have always believed. I know that there must be other people out there like me that have tried so many strategies and have made a strong commitment to recovery only to fail and without good reason. If you suspect that you could have ADHD, talk to your doctor or counsellor and followup appropriately. I am so happy that my path has led me in this direction.
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Thanks for sharing such a positive post.
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I'm happy for you. Who would have ever thought? You must be so hopeful and after 40 years it's time for you to enjoy life. Hoorah for you
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