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Night Eating Syndrome, ADHD, & Autism: Why Neurodivergent People Eat More at Night
Why does eating feel easier, more appealing, or more intense at night for some neurodivergent people?
In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores Night Eating Syndrome (NES), ADHD, autism, and neurodivergent eating patterns through a neurodivergent-affirming lens. Rather than assuming nighttime eating comes from a lack of willpower, she looks at what may be happening across the entire day.
ADHD and autism can affect interoception, hunger cues, executive functioning, sensory processing, sleep, circadian rhythms, and appetite regulation. Hyperfocus, masking, sensory overload, stimulant…
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