Food Addiction Support Group

An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings...

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doctors and food addiction

jasgall
jasgall
a few of my friends think i should talk to my doctor about my food addiction, because so far i've been solely relying on god, educating myself, and support from my friends and family. i know i need a professional opinion, but i'm nervous about it. not all doctors think food addiction is a real problem. i'm also a christian, and i believe god led to becoming aware of my addiction. what if she doesn't believe me> and what if she asks me why i think i'm an addict? i don't want to go into how it all started with her. i just became her patient this year, and don't know her that well yet. i don't want to go to a therapist. i'm just scared. please help! have any of you gone to your doctor about it? how did it go?-fallon
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with your friends. Not all doctors use the classification of "food addiction" but they do all understand binge and overeating. I agree with you that the Lord probably did allow you to see your addiction but that he would also want you to seek out the help you need. He loves you and doesn't want to see you miserable. Also, if you don't feel that you can discuss this with your physician maybe you need to consider if they are the physician for you. A physician should be someone you can talk to without fear of judgement or negative reaction. Good Luck and God Bless.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, I was going to recommend going to a therapist, but I read that you don't want to do that. I encourage you to rethink therapy. I know how scary the thought of going to a therapist can be. Believe me, I've been there! But if you are a food addict/bing eater, there often times is a psychological and/or physical reason for the addiction. Therapists can help you find the source of this and help you deal with it.

But, if you really don't want to do therapy, try a nutritionist. You can ask your doctor for a referral. You should be able to find one that specializes in eating disorders. Good luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think you should keep praying for God to help you...I did and I have goten better about food addiction...I used to eat all day and didn't stop then I prayed to God then the next day I didn't want to eat...I got out and did stuff...

Hugs and you do better about it...
Prayers to make sure that you are ok...

JazzWoman