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Autism / ADHD and ED

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ifonlytheydlisten · 01/09/2026 00:33

I was a long term ED. I now realise I’m ADHD. I’ve had friends with girls with ED later diagnosed with ASD. I’m I right that there is a clear link?

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Shangle · 01/09/2026 04:41

Link with autism yes. Not adhd

ExplodingSmittens · 01/09/2026 06:37

There is a diagram somewhere with the co-morbidities of ASD and ADHD and Anorexia are both now on there I believe.

Anothersetback · 01/09/2026 08:04

ADHD and bulimia/bingeED

EverydayProfessional · 01/09/2026 15:49

ifonlytheydlisten · 01/09/2026 00:33

I was a long term ED. I now realise I’m ADHD. I’ve had friends with girls with ED later diagnosed with ASD. I’m I right that there is a clear link?

Linked are irrelevant in diagnosis. You should first get a full assessment then claim to have a diagnosis.

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