Mounjaro & Neurodivergence
When you’re both autistic and ADHD, your relationship with food and health isn’t always straightforward. Habits, routines, and even sensory preferences can make eating feel complicated. That’s why I wanted to share my experience starting Mounjaro (tirzepatide) — because for me, it’s been a surprisingly positive step in managing both my health and my neurodivergent lifestyle.
👉 Mounjaro and Neurodivergence
Why I Chose Mounjaro
Before starting Mounjaro, I’d been through so many ups and downs with food and health. Being AuDHD means:
Sometimes I forget to eat altogether, then overeat later. My sensory issues make certain foods completely off-limits. Routines with food don’t always stick, no matter how much I try.
I wanted something that would support me in creating more stability without becoming another overwhelming “rulebook.” Mounjaro felt like a good fit.
The Positive Changes I Noticed
Honestly, the changes were noticeable pretty quickly — and mostly in a good way.
Feeling in control: For the first time in ages, I wasn’t constantly thinking about food. That freed up so much mental space. More energy for daily life: With my appetite balanced, I felt like I had more bandwidth for parenting, work, and just existing without crashing. Sticking to smaller portions: Instead of swinging between extremes, I found myself more naturally eating what I needed — and stopping when I was full.
What This Means for Me as AuDHD
The biggest shift wasn’t just physical, it was emotional. Being neurodivergent often means food becomes tangled with regulation, routines, and shame. But with Mounjaro:
I don’t beat myself up for struggling with food. I don’t feel trapped in cycles of bingeing or forgetting to eat. I feel more neutral — less guilt, more balance.
For once, food isn’t such a heavy mental load. And that has lifted so much pressure in my daily life.
Things I’m Still Figuring Out
It hasn’t all been perfect — there are still things I’m learning along the way. For example:
Reminding myself to eat enough during the day (because I can genuinely forget). Making sure the food I do eat works with my sensory needs. Listening to my body and adjusting gently, instead of swinging between extremes.
But even these feel manageable now. It’s not about “failing” or “succeeding” — it’s about finding a rhythm that works for my brain and body.
Tools That Help Alongside Mounjaro
I’ve found a few supports that really make a difference:
Free Diagnosis Roadmap → if you’re still figuring out whether your struggles are ADHD, autism, or something else, this guide helps make sense of the process. Tracking my daily “spoons” shows me when to push and when to rest. Symptom Trackers→ so I can actually see patterns in mood, appetite, and energy over time.
Why This Feels Different
The difference with Mounjaro isn’t just weight or food — it’s the way it’s taken away the constant background noise. Before, food and guilt were always running in my head like a second soundtrack. Now, it feels quieter. More manageable.
And for a neurodivergent brain that’s already juggling a hundred other tabs open at once, that peace of mind is priceless.
Conclusion
I know everyone’s experience will be different, but for me, Mounjaro has been a positive step. It’s helped me find balance, take pressure off my brain, and reclaim energy for the things that actually matter in my life.
If you’re AuDHD and wondering what it might look like for you, know this: you don’t have to do health the “typical” way. You get to find what works for you.
