Food AddictionFood addiction is treatable. About 80% of compulsive over eaters who seek professional help either recover completely or reduce their symptoms dramatically. Compulsive overeating is a behavioral pattern resulting from emotional conflicts that need to be resolved in order to have a healthy relationship with food. Like other eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, it is a serious problem and can cause death. However, you can overcome compulsive overeating with psychotherapy, medical and nutritional counseling. Signs of Compulsive Overeating*Binge eating, or eating uncontrollably when not physically hungry*Eating faster than normal * Eating alone to avoid shame or embarrassment *Feeling guilty for overeating * Preoccupation with body weight * Depression or mood swings *Awareness that eating patterns are abnormal *History of weight fluctuations *Social avoidance because of shame or embarrassment about weight *History of many different unsuccessful diets *Eating little in public, but maintaining a high body weight Other Addiction Pages On This Site Addiction Overcome Your Addiction Where Is Your Turning Point?return from food addiction to home
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