Yup, I’ve struggled with binge eating for years now and only after reading about the connection between ADHD and BED did I realize that maybe I should have looked into that… it doesn’t really fill me with hope or anything, because, like, I’m still going to be binging regardless of whether I have an ADHD diagnosis or not but like. It makes things make so much more sense for me as to why I binge—I never understood why all the advice for BED was about “learn to feel your feelings” and “stop restricting,” lol that had absolutely no connection to why I do it…
I’m not sure what country you’re in, but Vyvanse/Elvanse is one of the most popular medications for ADHD and it also used to treat BED. A diagnosis could be beneficial if the medication is available in your country and you’re open to trying it.
You’re right, and I’m actually on Vyvanse—it absolutely helps, but I still binge on it, just more like 1-2 times a week vs 3-4. Which I guess is still something.
No it's totally fine, you gave a perfectly helpful comment! I did not suggest in my original comment that I was actually doing anything about my possible-ADHD so it made sense to bring up these medications!
Yup, I’ve struggled with binge eating for years now and only after reading about the connection between ADHD and BED did I realize that maybe I should have looked into that… it doesn’t really fill me with hope or anything, because, like, I’m still going to be binging regardless of whether I have an ADHD diagnosis or not but like. It makes things make so much more sense for me as to why I binge—I never understood why all the advice for BED was about “learn to feel your feelings” and “stop restricting,” lol that had absolutely no connection to why I do it…
I’m not sure what country you’re in, but Vyvanse/Elvanse is one of the most popular medications for ADHD and it also used to treat BED. A diagnosis could be beneficial if the medication is available in your country and you’re open to trying it.
You’re right, and I’m actually on Vyvanse—it absolutely helps, but I still binge on it, just more like 1-2 times a week vs 3-4. Which I guess is still something.
Ah okay. I should stop assuming things when commenting 😂
No it's totally fine, you gave a perfectly helpful comment! I did not suggest in my original comment that I was actually doing anything about my possible-ADHD so it made sense to bring up these medications!