Hypervigilance is real. It’s smart to stay prepared and aware. But you don't want to overdo it. Maybe your experience has been traumatic. Perhaps you've been unfortunate enough to have endured a previous traumatic event. If so, it makes sense that you might feel particularly alert for a period of time. The fact is that it takes time to heal.
Neurodivergent people can struggle with eating disorders just like their neurotypical counterparts. But does that mean you’re more likely to develop one? Or do you just have a different relationship with food and eating? Are your irregular eating patterns different from eating disorders or are they the same thing and you just didn’t know?
BIPOC carry additional risk factors compared to the average white American impacting onset of anxiety. Top that with certain stigmas that are carried as well; it can be hard to navigate and feel very lonely. Learning how to manage anxiety when it occurs is key to getting through it. Here are some ways to start.
