Autism and Binge Eating Part 1: Interoception, Hunger, and Fullness
Autism and binge eating – is there a connection? While the relationship between autism and eating disorders is well-acknowledged, most of the conversation revolves around the restrictive side of the eating disorder spectrum, specifically anorexia and ARFID. Overeating and binge eating are much less discussed forms of disordered eating in the context of autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence. This is very problematic, considering many autistic people struggle with overeating.
Because every individual is deserving of validation and support, I’ve created this Autism and Binge Eating Series to shed light on the relationship between autism and overeating. Whether you are a neurodivergent individual struggling with binge eating or are seeking to better support someone you care for, I hope this series helps you understand the connection and ultimately, gain insights so you can have the healthy relationship with food you so deserve.
In each episode of the series, I delve into different factors that may contribute to binge eating in the neurodivergent population. In today's episode specifically, you'll learn:
- A breakdown of interoception and how it affects hunger and fullness cues in autistic individuals
- How the neurodivergent experience of feeling unsafe plays a role in overeating and binge eating
- My personal story with extreme hunger as an autistic person, and how this differs from binge eating disorder
- Why addressing energy debt is essential for full recovery and how the body's need for safety influences eating behaviors
🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied
👉🏻 Join Autistically ED-Free Group Coaching
9️⃣ Autistic Types of Binge Eating
📝 Read the blog post of this episode
