Dec 02 2024 23 mins 3
Traditional eating disorder treatment tends to overlook the unique needs of autistic individuals. This leads to invalidation, trauma, and harmful labels. In today's episode, I share my personal story of growing up undiagnosed autistic, how this shaped my eating disorder, and the journey I took to find true freedom. Whether you or someone you care about is struggling with food, exercise, or body image, this episode sheds light on the complex interplay between autism and eating disorders – and why recovery is 100% possible.
You'll learn:
- The role of autistic masking in eating disorder development
- How existential questions and literal thinking contribute to disordered eating behaviors
- Misunderstanding of autistic traits in treatment settings
- How interoceptive awareness impacts hunger cues
- The psychological impact of strict dietary changes
- Why discovering my autism was the key to full recovery
- Importance of separating autistic traits from eating disorder behaviors
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