Locked Up for Eating Too Much: The Diary of a Food Addict in Rehab [Paperback]

Debbie Danowski Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

At age 23, Debbie Danowski was imprisoned by food addiction. Years of stuffing her feelings by ingesting endless quantities of ice cream, potato chips, candy, and burgers left Danowski feeling isolated, inadequate, deceptive, and unlovable. Liberation came only after Danowski enrolled in a six-week inpatient treatment program for food addiction. There, as she learned about her physiological addiction to sugar and flour, Danowski came to recognize her deeper, unmet cravings for love and self-acceptance.

With honesty, raw emotion, and even a bit of humor, Danowski offers an engaging first-person account of her treatment experience. The result is an inspirational and informative book that offers hope to millions of people who suffer from food addiction.

Key features and benefits

• sequel to Danowski's best-selling Why Can't I Stop Eating?
• first-ever firsthand account of food addiction treatment center
• feelings and stories described will validate readers' experiences

Debbie Danowski, Ph.D., a recovering food addict who has maintained a weight loss of 150 pounds for more than 10 years, is an assistant professor of English at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. A nationally renowned speaker on issues related to food addiction, she is the author of Why Can't I Stop Eating? Danowski resides in Shelton, Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

A recovering food addict, Debbie Danowski, Ph.D. has maintained a weight loss greater than the amount she now weighs for more than 12 years. As an alumnus of a food addiction treatment center, Dr. Danowski has consistently used the recovery program outlined in her first book, Why Can't I Stop Eating? to enjoy a 166-pound weight loss without the dangerous health risks.Professionally, Dr. Danowski has written more than 100 articles for national and local publications, including First For Women, Woman's Day, and Seventeen Magazine. She has also spoken at countless meetings, seminars and conferences about food addiction, including Food Addiction 2000, the first national conference held on the disease. Additionally, Dr. Danowski was employed by the food addiction unit of a national treatment center, to educate mental health professionals about food addiction recovery.Currently, Dr. Danowski is an assistant professor of English at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut and a member of the University's Eating Disorders Prevention Team. Dr. Danowski earned her Ph.D. at Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she studied food representation in film. Dr. Danowski also has a Masters Degree in Public Communications with emphasis in television, radio, and film from Syracuse University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Hazelden (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568387938
• ISBN-13: 978-1568387932
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,022,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, October 7, 2002

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Tina "Tina" (Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Locked Up for Eating Too Much: The Diary of a Food Addict in Rehab (Paperback)

I purchased this book because this is a subject that is very close to me. The premise of the book (a food addict attends a clinic to help her understand her food addiction) was of great interest to me.

The use of food addict was also something that drew me to this book, as I have believed for a long time that there is such a thing.

This book does not disappoint. The author is very honest in her detailing of her experiences. From the beginning when she felt that this clinic stay was of no use to her, we can feel the pain she was in. The story simply gets more fascinating (and candid) as the author reveals herself more and more. In the end, you are cheering her on.

I have found this book to be extremely helpful in looking at the whole body image, wellness issue in a totally different view. If you are hoping for a quick fix, this would not be the book for you.

But if you believe that you can achieve wellness by better understanding your body and mind, this is the book for you.
Excellent purchase!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An honest, well-written book, October 4, 2002

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This review is from: Locked Up for Eating Too Much: The Diary of a Food Addict in Rehab (Paperback)

I thought this book showed the seriousness of the disease of food addiction. I appreciate Debbie's honesty and willingness to share with us all just how cunning, baffling and powerful food addiction is. Food addiction is real! I appreciate those who are willing to share the pain and misery and most important the recovery aspect of food addiction.

A very unique book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book, June 15, 2009

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Rita Rittenhouse "Rita" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aging and Addiction: Helping Older Adults Overcome Alcohol or Medication Dependence (Hazelden Guidebooks) (Paperback)

I am so glad that there is a book that covers such a sad situation with great insights.