Eating disorders
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Eating disorders as a way of coping: study hears from 260 neurodivergent trans and gender diverse adults
Journal of Eating Disorders · Qualitative study · 260 participants
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A UK qualitative study asked 260 autistic and ADHD trans and gender diverse adults what contributed to their eating disorder. Many described it as a way of coping with sensory overwhelm, body discomfort, not fitting in and feeling unsafe.