I know for myself that I transferred addictions - food when I was a child to alcohol as an adult. When I began my journey to sobriety over a year ago my food became totally unmanagable again. I came to realize that I had to address my addiction to food in the same manner that I tackled my alcoholism because both are addictions. Addictions are all the same the only thing different is the substance you choose to use.

I would recommend reading some books on addiction as they have helped me tremendously in understanding just how addictions work and how they affect us.

One thing to remember about any addiction is that they are all progressive so if you are concerned about alcohol, then yes, you should be worried. Alcohol for the most part (especially if you're a wine drinker like I was) is nothing but sugar. Once I came off the alcohol I craved tremendous amounts of sugar, candy, desserts which I had never eaten in my entire adult life (I'm 47).

Now I'm putting in to place what I learned becoming sober (through books, support, etc.) in order to help understand and get my food addiction under control.

I absolutely do have an addictive personality. I've had to completely stray from any pills and alcohol. If I'm doing "better" with one thing I counteract it with something else. My ocd also will get worse. I wouldn't say to necessarily "worry" but definately be aware of it and remind yourself about this in order to prevent yourself from acting out on it. *hugs*

I think it is also important to realize that addictions are more commonplace than people think because addictions to things that people dont consider destructive are not really considered addictions. Someone very close to me has overcome addictions to pain killers, alcohol, and even cigarettes, but has replaced those with an addiction to the TV. By all means, I would rather him be addicted to the TV than all those other things. But it consumes his life and he doesnt hear you or see you at all if the TV is on. When confronted, he gets defensive and sometimes aggressive, the same way he used to react when confronted with the other addictions. Addictions that arent obviously destructive are still addictions and sometimes replace really harmful ones. Congrats on winning the battle over perscriptions! Thats awesome. And best of luck to you in making the choices that are best for you.

I think you are replacing one addiction with another. After overcoming the pills, you become addicted to food. When you overcome the food you turn to alcohol. That means that you are not really recovered and haven't worked out the issues that drove you into addiction in the first place.

Yes, people have addictive behaviors, I know because I have one. I think a lot of people do. You can be addicted to work, exercise, porn, food, drugs...etc. Anyhow one thing I have been thinking a lot about is that behind every addiction there is a root. I eat when I am bored, sad, angry,stressed or procrastinating doing something. Maybe you need to work on something deeper to figure out why you feel you need a substance be it alcohol, food or whatever.

I myself have a very addictive personality. I also agree with midnightrendezvous

i have a very addictive personality and im very aware of it - it happens with everything i do - its something that you need to be aware of and just be careful see my ED is all part of it but i also now binge drink as another outlet for whatever emotional issue im escaping - i agree with karrin that you need to look at what the issue is behind it all we are all hiding or escaping from something and until thats resolved we will keep falling into these addictive cycles - maybe look at it as a pro to at least you know you are a strong person and can use that addictive side to motivate you to positiv things - i got addicted to saving money once lol man i did well :)

I also have a very addictive personality. I have learned to control it in terms of alcohol, cigarettes and other substances. And even relationships. I have stayed away from men for longer than I care to admit. But I haven't had any luck staying away from sugar. It is very depressing. After a lifetime of binging/bulima, I'm morbidly obese and still a sugar addict.

hi there, I think you definitely need to check your behaviour, worrying wouldn't do any good. I have an addictive background and since I was young have been warned that this is can be inherited. My grandparents etc were alcoholics and both me and my sister have eating disorders and alcohol problems. I tend to do thing repeatedly and the ocd for me is also a type of addiction that I need to think about and try to get over. It amost always morph into something else so one cannot find a "cure" for addiction. You need to stay clear headed recognise the signals and deal with it. If you can do that then you are winning. I myself am still in endless cycles and I really battle every day just to make sense of it all but knowledge does help. Read up on it if you are concerned! Lots of luck.

Me Too-addictive personality. I agree w/what everyone else said. I'm glad you recognize it, that's a step forward. I also agree that you need to dig deeper to get to the root of your addictions. Hang in there. We're here for you