Ep 26. ADHD and obesity

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Dr Di is back for episode 26! This is her third visit and today she is taking us through some of the challenges some ADHDers have with food and obesity. We want to be clear, we are not here for any form of size-shaming nor do we believe that larger bodies are in any way bad or wrong. What is interesting is looking at the sensory issues that might be affecting your relationship with food and how when we go looking for dopamine, sometimes that means we empty the pantry - this isn't a good thing in many ways! As Dr Di is a scientist and a Doctor, she explains some of the medications that could be used for treating some of these dopamine and mood challenges. Another reminder that if you have ANY questions about treatments or medications, you need to speak with your health care provider and do not take this as advice, because it absolutely isn't.

Topics covered:

• RSD vs Narcisism
• Exaggeration - it's a thing!
• Lifesavers taste test
• Food avoidance
• Dopamining (I'm totally claiming this)
• Types of taste that we crave

Sidequests:

• The correct way to hang toilet paper
• Colonoscopy prep
• Hermione Grainger is autistic
• ADHD, Autism and email hell

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