Does impulsivity from ADHD make someone more likely to binge eat during stressful periods specifically?

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Does impulsivity from ADHD actually make someone more likely to binge eat specifically during stressful periods?
2026-08-31 12:14
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It's a commonly discussed connection. Impulsivity is one of the core features linking ADHD and binge eating in research, and stress specifically tends to reduce impulse control further for a lot of people, which could plausibly make binge episodes more likely during high-stress stretches for someone already more prone to impulsive eating patterns. This tracks with the broader established ADHD-binge eating disorder overlap rather than being a separate, distinctly studied claim. References: https://obesitycanada.ca/healthcare-professionals/adult-clinical-practice-guideline/
2026-09-01 09:24
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