Benjamin Crandle

Compulsive eating (food addiction) is a serious problem in America. People suffering from this disease are consumed by thoughts of food and do most of their eating in private. These people tend to eat very quickly and don’t stop eating until they feel sick, a condition known as binging. Guilt, shame and depression are just some of the feelings that often follow a binge. Even though they know that this habit or addiction is harmful, it is just as hard to quit as any other serious addiction or habit..

Across the nation, more and more people are developing food addictions each year. Sufferers of this disease consume themselves with thoughts of food, however, despite this, do most of their eating in private. These people tend to eat very quickly and don’t stop eating until they feel sick, a condition known as binging. Food binges usually bring about feelings of depression, guilt and shame. This addiction is just as hard to quit as any other harmful addiction; so, even though many food addicts know they have a problem, they have a hard time addressing this issue.

America has quickly become the food addiction capitol of the world. When you have this disease, thoughts of food and the need to eat in private are two of the many symptoms. These people tend to eat very quickly and don’t stop eating until they feel sick, a condition known as binging. Guilt, shame and depression are just some of the feelings that often follow a binge. Many food addicts know they have a problem, however, this addiction is just as hard as any other addiction to overcome.

America has quickly become the food addiction capitol of the world. People suffering from this disease are consumed by thoughts of food and do most of their eating in private. Binging is a common problem with compulsive overeating, and those suffering often eat until they feel sick and do so at a quickened pace. Food binges are often followed by feelings of guilt and depression. This addiction is just as hard to quit as any other harmful addiction; so, even though many food addicts know they have a problem, they have a hard time addressing this issue.

One of the number one problems in America is obesity triggered often by compulsive overeating. People suffering from this disease are consumed by thoughts of food and do most of their eating in private. Fast paced eating, and continuing to eat until sick, known as binging, are two additional issues associated with this disease. Food binges are often followed by feelings of guilt and depression. Like other addictions, food addictions are just as harmful and hard to break.