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December 6, 2025Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and ObesityOpen Access

Bingeing as an ADHD-related strategy: a qualitative study of experiences of Neurodivergent and potentially Neurodivergent adults with bulimic-spectrum eating disorders

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LMLauren MakinKing's College LondonVMValeria MondelliKing's College London

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Implication

Qualitative study reveals how ADHD and Autism influence bingeing and treatment outcomes in Neurodivergent adults.

Key Points

  • Bingeing may serve as a self-regulation strategy linked to ADHD, leading to treatment challenges.
  • ADHD and Autism traits notably affect experiences and perceptions of bulimic-spectrum eating disorders.
  • Qualitative analysis through thematic insights gathered from interviews with 16 adults reveals complex challenges.
  • Understanding these connections can improve treatment outcomes by tailoring approaches for Neurodivergent individuals.

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Makin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69337cdbb3f947a0a1259f53https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-025-01804-6
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