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Andromeda_O
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19 May 2010, 11:38 am

Hi. I was wondering if any other female aspies had problems with eating disorders. I u sed to have an eating disorder, but I've recovered. One thing I've noticed is a lot of the female aspies I've met have had some problems with anorexia or bulimia. I was wondering if this was a coincidence or something that had to do with the AS.



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19 May 2010, 11:54 am

Food control topic

I had a very severe case as a teen, trying to slow my physical maturation. I did this for two years until I left home.

Other reasons include control and depression/anger.


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19 May 2010, 12:09 pm

I had some problems a few years ago.

Here's an article.
http://autismaspergerssyndrome.suite101 ... d_anorexia


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19 May 2010, 3:05 pm

Yes, I am a female aspie who suffered from anorexia/bulemia in my teens.


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