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

[MattieB19]

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.

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

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

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.

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