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Autistic Adults Who Struggle to Eat: POTS, Eating Disorders & What Helps
If eating feels impossible, like your body shuts down, pushes back, or feels worse after you try, this episode explains why. For many autistic adults, eating challenges are shaped by POTS, nervous system differences, and misunderstood patterns that often get labeled as eating disorders. Here’s what’s actually happening and small steps that can help.
What POTS Is and Why It Changes Eating
POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, affects how your body regulates heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation. When you move from lying down to sitting or standing, your body may struggle to…
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