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Addicted to Addicted to Food…Food…Gaining Gaining
RecoveryRecoveryTennie McCarty, LCDC, ADCIII, CEDC, CASFounder, CEO and co-owner
Shades of Hope Treatment Center
Speaker
Carrie L. Willey, PhD, LPC
Clinical Director
Shades of Hope Treatment Center
•2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese.•More than 24 million Americans suffer from
eating disorders.
AMERICA’S EPIDEMICAMERICA’S EPIDEMIC
Can you be addicted to food?Can you be addicted to food?
"We found that the high food addiction group showed low inhibition. They have less control in their consumption, and that's something
we've seen also in addicts," Ashley Gearhardt said.
ADDICTION CYCLEADDICTION CYCLEEmotional
problems or stresses
Attempt to sooth self, rid self of pain, or be in control
Overeaters numb with food Bingers numb then rid self of pain Anorexics starve to
have control
Leads to guilt and shame
over behavior
Food Addiction is a disease…Food Addiction is a disease…Physical allergyPhysical allergy
++Mental ObsessionMental Obsession
==Hole in the SoulHole in the Soul
The main problem is with our mind!The main problem is with our mind!
Anorexia BulimiaCompulsive Overeating
Crave the “high” Numb feelings, crave release
Numb out
Eating Disorder SpectrumEating Disorder Spectrum
FOOD ADDICT(Chemical dependency)
Problem is physical, emotional & spiritual: Abnormal response to certain foods
Physical craving Mental obsession Self-will run riot
Often trauma and weight issues
Solution is physical, emotional & spiritual: Abstinence from binge foods and behaviors
Rigorous honesty about thoughts and feelingsA disciplined spiritual program such as a 12 step programFood plan, exercise, lifestyle change, express feelings,
resolve trauma & body image/acceptance of body
Using what process? Surrender & grief process
Substance Addiction Process Addiction
•Food/Eating Disorders
•Alcohol/Drugs
•Nicotine •Sex/Love/Relationships •Shopping/Credit Card Abuse
•Self Mutilation•Exercise
•Gambling•Internet and Thrill Seeking
Core Pain/Issues Co-Dependence
Levels of CareLevels of CareThorough screening and assessment
Individual therapy and nutritional counseling
Support group
Out-patient services
Inpatient treatment - may be necessary if there is history of relapse
•Long-term care - for clients with chronic relapse
Food Addiction Food Addiction ConferenceConference
April 20-22, 2012April 20-22, 2012
Abilene, TXAbilene, TX