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Chasing Dopamine: Living at the Intersection of ADHD and Eating Disorders
Sometimes I think of my brain as a little kid tugging at my sleeve, begging for just one more spark of excitement, one more burst of dopamine. It’s exhausting and beautiful all at once—the way it craves stimulation, comfort, and connection. What I didn’t understand for years was how that same craving shaped my relationship with food, with my body, and with control. As a person with ADHD, I am always chasing that next hit of dopamine. It’s like my brain is constantly scanning

Olivia Pillai Quinney
Nov 53 min read
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Men's Mental Health Month: A Father’s Perspective from the Frontlines of Education and Eating Disorders
Shared with permission by Dave Gervais, father and NIED Education Committee Board Member On December 5, 2021, Dave Gervais walked out of...

Olivia Pillai Quinney
Jun 134 min read
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Social Identities and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders (eds) are complex, and while many people perceive eds as an individual struggle, these conditions are rooted in broader...
Alexandra DiVincenzo
May 83 min read
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Culturally Appropriate Care for Eating Disorders
Culturally appropriate care is a necessary pillar in the treatment of eating disorders, yet often times, the diverse needs of clients are...
Alexandra DiVincenzo
Feb 44 min read
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Share that Meal with Friends and Family: Navigating Social Meals with Disordered Eating
"I would love to order the truffle fries, but I just can't handle the calories right now. With our trip to Florida coming up, I'm really...

Gabriella Pelletier
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse
Witnessing a loved one struggling with an Eating Disorder is devastating enough, but when combined with substance use like alcohol or...
K.M.
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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