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mermaidap

450d

hey guys!! question about co-occurring ED’s and autism, have y’all ever felt that your ed/losing weight/calories/behaviors are a hyperfixation in the autism way?? like i know everything about that stuff because i just can’t stop but it feels like i’m hyperfixated in the same way my autism hyperfixates on my favorite things. i know that obviously everyone with an ed feels that obsession but this feels different than just that you know??

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    • mermaidap

      450d

      @slaymaster sooo good to know someone else has noticed this feeling!!! i feel like i need a support group of just ppl with autism and ed’s so i can talk to people who rlly understand😭

    • ashyo

      450d

      I think maybe those two things could be linked to hyperfixation on weight loss, I think maybe if you're losing a lot of weight you should think of talking to a therapist cause losing lots of weight could be dangerous and you could end up hurting yourself, ask the therapist questions like what you've asked here and be specific about it because it's her job to know things like that and I think therapists could better answer your question. You're not crazy I just don't know how else to describe the answer without knowing you and I feel like they could answer in a more helpful way. If you're fixated on weight loss now and if it's serious you will have a hard time recovering when you weigh 30 lbs and can't move without pain. Sorry you're going through this. There is hope and I believe you'll be ok someday.

      • mermaidap

        450d

        @ashyo this realization just dawned on me tonight, so i’ll be bringing it up next time i see my therapist!!!

      • mermaidap

        450d

        @ashyo yes!! i’ve been in recovery for 3 years now, have been to intensive treatment, and regularly see a therapist and it’s all been a huge help!! i’m trying to figure out the links between my struggle with anorexia and autism more now because i think understanding how they work together will lead me to a more secure and lifelong recovery!!!

    • slaymaster

      450d

      THISTHISTHISTH IUUIUUSSSS NOBODY EVER TALKS ABOUT THIS I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME??? my ed literally started because I hyperfixated on a health class and now I’m three years in to this bullshit I didn’t sign up for!!! it’s awful!!! and I can only barely tell the difference between ed thoughts and autism thoughts, because the autism ones are more concerned with my health and the ana is more manipulative. I feel the saaaaame way 😭😭😭

      • mermaidap

        450d

        @slaymaster sooo good to know someone else has noticed this feeling!!! i feel like i need a support group of just ppl with autism and ed’s so i can talk to people who rlly understand😭

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