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No Food Rules? Popular ED Recovery Advice That Does NOT Work For Autistic People

Feb 20, 2024

Livia, an advocate for neurodivergent individuals, discusses why popular eating disorder recovery advice of letting go of food rules may not work for autistic people. She emphasizes the importance of structure and predictability in the recovery process to reduce anxiety and overcome challenges.

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Interoceptive awareness challenges in neurodivergent individuals hinder intuitive eating, making food rules beneficial for structure and health.

Establishing personalized food rules can reduce anxiety, foster trust, challenge eating disorder behaviors, and promote self-love.

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Neurodivergent Individuals and Interoceptive Awareness

Neurodivergent individuals often struggle with interoceptive awareness, the ability to monitor their body's internal signals. Lack of interoceptive awareness can make intuitive eating challenging. Having food rules like eating breakfast within an hour of waking up provides structure and predictability for neurodivergent individuals, aiding in optimal health.

Exploring Food Rules and Recovery for Autistic Individuals

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You see the message everywhere: if you want to recover from an eating disorder, you have to let go of all the rules around food! While this may sound like the ultimate form of food freedom, it can hinder neurodivergent people from reaching their unique version of food freedom. In this episode, Livia share 3 reasons why food rules may be helpful for neurodivergent individuals.

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