So...about addiction...

I recently attended a World Counseling Conference and went to a session "Sweet Salvation - living free from addictive eating."  Was great!  I do believe I am addicted to carbs - specifically white sugar and white flour.  Presenter was Dr. Rhona Epstein and her website is:
http://www.mysweetsalvation.com

She referenced Overeaters Anonymous, Food Addicts Anonymous & Celebrate Recovery.  Also: www.yaleruddcenter.org.

Therapy was a must.  Suggested reading:
Anatomy of a Food Addiction  Ann Katherine
Food Addiction - The Body Knows  Kay Sheppard
AA/OA Literature

Questions to ask yourself: Do You:
Eat when your not hungry?
Eat large quantities of food at one time?
Eat to avoid feelings?
Eat in secret?
Graze on food all day?
Feel guilt or remorse after overeating?

A positive answer to any may indicate a food addiction.

Such good research out there about sugar being more addictive than cocaine.

Anyway - just FYI.

good stuff!

Yes, I KNOW I have an addiction and I've done all those things. Nowadays I have at least learned to ask myself, "Why do you want to eat?" which is new. I usually react first, think second.

Gret post. Personally I think addiction is over used as a word and kind of belittles it when someone has a true addiction they seek help for. I like the way you stated it, and also the fact
that some throw the word around but do little to help themselves with their "addiction". Keep posting. You made me think of another angle and I learned something. Thanks!
jen 10 yrs post op rny

Thank you for this post. I am a recovering addict. For me I will use anything that makes me feel good and fills the void that I am feeling. I attend 12 step fellowships and have been clean for 7 years. I know that I am truly addicted to food and that is the hardest thing for me to change. I stay very involved with other recovering people and have to truly share what is going on with me. For those of you that are not truly "addicts", consider yourselves blessed. For those of you that are, consider yourselves blessed also. I am grateful that I can admit and accept the fact that I am an addict. I am scared that if I do have WLS that I will replace my food addiction with something else, but I am being very honest with the women that are in my support network of what my fears are. I have a good recovery foundation and I am aware of my behaviors. Thank you all for listening. Love you all. Have a great night.