Is anyone else concerned about substitute addictions? I worry about why I feel the need to replace overrating with overspending or a few more ativan than I really need. Does the complusion go away after surgery?

What people don't realize is that they WERE food addicts - we all were - and without a good solid support system it's only a matter of time before we fill that void with something else. Alcohol is the number one problem for most - pain meds is a big one because of the plastic surgery many of us get (that's where mine came into play) shopping - sex - men - people - work - gambling - the list goes on... If we never address WHY we FED our feelings - then we will eventually find ourselves suffering through another addictive behavior. We are not great with moderation... I'm currently in school for this specializing in GBS and addiction - there is a need for this specialized treatment out there...

The statistics are crazy. I still go to a counselor and attend twelve step meetings (been in recovery a long time) but it just sneaks up on many people who never realized what addictive personalities we are. Good for you for giving back!

I'm also concerned about the number of people who end up with eating disorders!

Yes - 12 step meetings are great!!! I wish more people would attend them!! They really help people in every area of their lives!! And you are right about the eating disorders. I've been hearing of a lot of that happening now as well! Body image is a very serious problem and if we don't accept ourselves and love ourselves we find ways to either be self destructive, hurt ourselves or numb the pain.

I'm also concerned about the number of people who end up with eating disorders!

The thing is that we already HAVE an eating disorder. This is a very unpopular statement for those who adhere to the 'fat empowerment' philosophy, so forgive me if I offend. To become obese enough to develop co morbid irises, we are most definitely not eating for hunger and fuel, we are eating to feed (or stuff) some other need in us.

Fat empowerment--in that anyone no matter what size should be treated fairly and lovingly--I'm all for. Being blind to the real reasons why we eat will only hurt us in the end.

Co-morbidities*. Damn autocorrect!

We definitely LIVE to eat - not eat to live like normal people...

The thing is that we already HAVE an eating disorder. This is a very unpopular statement for those who adhere to the 'fat empowerment' philosophy' date=' so forgive me if I offend. To become obese enough to develop co morbid irises, we are most definitely not eating for hunger and fuel, we are eating to feed (or stuff) some other need in us.

Fat empowerment--in that anyone no matter what size should be treated fairly and lovingly--I'm all for. Being blind to the real reasons why we eat will only hurt us in the end.[/quote']

Yup, overeating.g is a disorder, no doubt.

Co-morbidities*. Damn autocorrect!

"Co morbid irises". I've got lots of irises - where can I get that one for my garden? Lol