Crossing The Line To Cross Addiction
Thank you for posting. The problem is real. There is a forum here on OH called "Crossing to Transfer Addictions." We have over 1000 members in that group, although it is very quiet. I fear people are suffering in silence with a tremendous amount of fear, guilt and shame. I also started a FB group called Transfer Addictions After WLS about 6 months ago. That group has over 350 members, and 12 people joined in the last 2 days alone!!! That group is a little more supportive and active. I transferred my food addiction to alcohol about 16 months post surgery. I got sober in 2010, and then struggled with a sex addiction and return to compulsive eating. I now have 5 years sober, and almost 2 years of abstinence (from compulsive eating) and sexual sanity. People need to know it happens A LOT. If it has happened to someone reading this, please know that you are not alone. Help is available and a life of freedom, joy and peace is completely attainable.
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!