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Addiction support

I'm a 23 year old food addict and don't know what to do

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MattieB19 · 05/05/2019 09:26

Food seems like my only friend sometimes. I eat when I'm happy, sad, anxious, relaxed.... it's like I live to eat. I think about food all the time. I always give in to food or drink. Life without food seems pointless to me, that's how much of an addict I am. I also seem to fear being hungry. I want to get a handle of this before I lose my fast metabolism.

Any tips on what to do when I have the urge to eat unnecessarily?

Please help.

I have a history of eating disorders and restricting food - no doubt this has contributed to my obsession with food.

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gearandloathing · 17/07/2019 17:14

check out Never Binge Again by Glenn Livingstone. Its a good way for dealing with cravings/urges.

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crazyandlazy · 30/07/2019 17:28

Hello,
Have you spoken to a doctor about this?
They may be able to refer you an eating disorder clinic for help.

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absopugginglutely · 20/08/2019 05:20

Hi there, I feel your pain.
Hand you ever attended Overeaters Anonymous?
I have gone to it on and off for years and it’s weirdly effective.
It’s worth s try because food addiction is just as miserable as any other.
Hope this helps.
There are loads of meetings all over the country.

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PenelopeFlintstone · 20/08/2019 05:28

Eating Less by Gillian Riley is another good book to stop addictive eating.

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