[PART 2] Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia

For many autistic people with anorexia, the fear of weight gain has nothing to do with a desire to be thin. In Part 2 of this Fear of Weight Gain Series, Livia unpacks eight reasons why autistic people may fear weight gain – that are unrelated to body image concerns. You'll learn: How sensory sensitivities can make weight gain feel like being trapped in an ill-fitting costume Why the numbing effects of restriction can be particularly appealing for the autistic nervous system The complex relationship between autism, existential anxiety, and body changes How identity and predictability needs complicate the recovery process for autistic individuals The connection between gender dysphoria and fear of weight gain in autistic people Why becoming "healthy" can feel threatening when you're neurodivergent The deeper meanings behind "I don't want to be fat" in the context of autism 🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders 📚 Create your own Autism and Eating Disorders Book Bundle Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode