Food Addiction Recovery – #48
With my food addiction, I was a fairly complex “case” in my early twenties. I had multiple problems. During the period, I was losing the weight I was going to my family doctor – see Henry’s story. I went to a licensed mental health professional for counseling not long after I lost my weight to see what might be “wrong” with me as I was having major problems maintaining my weight-loss and many social and psychological issues. Perhaps you are like I was and wonder if you are in need of counseling. Fortunately, today there is not as much of a stigma about seeing a licensed mental health professional. It might even be fashionable in some circles. If you suspect you might need this level of help, find a licensed professional who can help you determine if you can benefit from counseling or your food addiction recovery will be in jeopardy is my experience.
Particularly consider this option if you had a difficult time growing up in your family, experienced abusive trauma in your life (physical, emotional or sexual abuse), or you suspect you have or had an alcohol or drug problem (prescription medications or illegal drugs). If you are in doubt it is likely you do need to go see a licensed mental health professional. If you want to talk it over with me do contact me and we can sort it out and determine what is in your best interest. Some websites you can go to and locate a qualified counselor near you are as follows:
National Board for Certified Counselors