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The Difference Between Anorexia and ARFID
Mar 19, 2024
Dive into the differences between anorexia and ARFID, exploring overlapping symptoms and why autistic individuals may develop these disorders. Learn how to support someone with these eating disorders and the challenges they face in relationships and well-being.
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- Anorexia can also occur at normal or higher weight, driven by safety and control needs.
- ARFID is not about thinness, but factors like sensory sensitivities, fear, or disinterest in eating.
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Understanding the Difference Between Anorexia and ARFID
Anorexia nervosa, characterized by low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image, is often misunderstood. Contrary to the traditional view that links anorexia solely to fear of fatness, there are cases, known as atypical anorexia, where individuals have a normal or higher weight. Anorexia, especially in neurodivergent individuals, can stem from a need for safety and control in a non-typical world. Additionally, the podcast challenges labeling eating disorders as diseases, suggesting they are adaptations to adverse experiences.
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