Does impulsivity from ADHD make someone more likely to binge eat during stressful periods specifically?
Does impulsivity from ADHD actually make someone more likely to binge eat specifically during stressful periods?
2026-08-31 12:14977 views
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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 09:24 585 views
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