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.