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Could I Have an Eating Disorder?

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Whatever the reason, eating disorders in midlife and older women are not uncommon, yet they are under-recognized. In research examining eating disorder symptoms among women aged 45 to 61, body dissatisfaction was cited as a key risk factor. 2 They have the second-highest mortality rate among all psychiatric disorders.

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Hormonal Changes in Women with ADHD: 4 Gaping Holes in Research

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A deep understanding of coexisting conditions across various life stages would also improve evaluation and diagnoses of disorders that often co-occur with ADHD. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing. Read: Why Do Comorbid Conditions Uniquely Impact Women with ADHD? Robinson, M.S.,

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Treating the Hidden Complexities of ADHD

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A staggering three-quarters of adults with ADHD have at least one coexisting condition like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use disorder, or an eating disorder. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing.