food addict??

[BlindMeFromTheSun]

Do you think it is possible to be addicted to food? I wonder if there is anyone else out there or if there is any learnt wisdom that could be shared? TIA

[snapcrap]

Yes of course it is. It's an emotional addiction. As many people have said in the past, the problem with being an overeater is that you can't cut out food from your life like a drug or drink addict can, you have to eat to live.

Have you looked up Overeaters Anonymous?

[BlindMeFromTheSun]

Thank you for your message. No I haven't, had never heard of it - will do that now. Thank you.

[sleepwhenidie]

I think it is possible to be addicted to certain foods (usually involving high levels of sugar). But saying you are addicted to food is a bit like being addicted to breathing or sleeping. I think the number of people actually addicted to certain foods is pretty tiny. More likely is Binge Eating Disorder, which has a biological aspect (usually involving a diet/binge cycle that can be hard to stop) but is also tied up with mental health, emotions and self esteem. There's a long running support thread in Health/Eating Disorders that you should look at and see if it resonates

[purplefox]

Have a look at: authoritynutrition.com/food-addiction/

[BIWI]

foodaddict I've reported both your posts. Stop spamming the boards.