Having ADHD myself, and a bunch of friends who also have it, I have noticed that the people with this condition rarely have a healthy relationship with food. There is either a tendency to overeat indulgent foods, or a tendency to not think about food that much.
I have also heard about people with ADHD being on GLP1 agonists that it does a lot for their reward seeking behavior and impulse control.
This makes me wonder two things:
- Whether at some point these molecules will also start being used for ADHD and addiction treatment in general. I think they hold a lot of promise for issues rooted in the reward system.
- Whether a sizable portion of people who struggle with their weight have co-morbid ADHD which creates or worsens their overeating issues.
Have you noticed anything along these lines in your practice?
I have also heard about people with ADHD being on GLP1 agonists that it does a lot for their reward seeking behavior and impulse control.
This makes me wonder two things:
- Whether at some point these molecules will also start being used for ADHD and addiction treatment in general. I think they hold a lot of promise for issues rooted in the reward system.
- Whether a sizable portion of people who struggle with their weight have co-morbid ADHD which creates or worsens their overeating issues.
Have you noticed anything along these lines in your practice?