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

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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!

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!

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

I have suffered from food addiction for many years. This book has helped me dig deep into myself to find out when my eating disorder began. If you suffer from an eating disorder or would like to better understand how an eating disorder affects the life of someone you care about, this book is definately worth purchasing.

A great book which helps older adults and families who care for them to understand the specific problems of addiction. It has lots of practical approaches for older people that is clearly written,helpful resources, and well researched.

This book describes the harrowing ordeal of Debi, a compulsive overeater. She enters a clinic that offers a strict, 12-step approach to compulsive eating. It works well for Debi and she loses weight, becomes happy, and marries her sponsor's son.

I felt uncomfortable with the approach she described in the clinic. "Tough" counselors yelling, screaming sessions where Debi vomits afterward, and one patient forced to wear a dress because she was uncomfortable being 'feminine'. It all seemed to be a preachy, Christian approach to a complex problem. Debi herself was forced to admit that she had had an abortion to her father. Why? Why was she forced to discuss this with her father? How did the counselors know that Debi would be physically and emotionally safe after this disclosure? (Debi describes this as "killing" her baby. Another preachy, Christian comment.)

All in all, Debi comes across as a "sinner" who has "converted" and is now judging everyone who has not been "saved".

The book is ok in few parts, you have to appreciate the honesty and the straightforwardness used to describe the problem. And I like the references to God seen as someone who takes care of us no matter what (even if this does not mean not to take any action in our life because whatever happens is God's will and this seems to be the author's message, instead). However, I was disappointed to learn that the author sees as solution to the problem a lifetime abstinence. This is totally out of order and I think it's unhealthy, too. I once saw a very good nutrionist who told me that in this life we can eat anything, even a burger and chips from McDonald. What matter is self-control and a lifelong eating balance, not a lifelong eating abstinence. That's so wrong that I wonder how she managed to have her book published!! I mean, she did not even eat her wedding cake!! do you call this normal? nope, sorry, I don't agree with this approach. Thanks.

Coarl and Debra I cannot tell you enough how I apreciated reading your book. It's helped me a lot in working with the older adult and especially with my aging mother. I like the laymans language that you used when writing your book,it was so easy to understand, I didn't have to have my webster dictionary in the other hand as I was reading. I work at a veterans home and I am planning to do an inservice, with another colleague, for the staff at the home. I'm plan to do this at the end of October and I'm going to use your book as a resource. Again thanks for writing such a great and helpful book as there is not alot out there for the older adult.

This is a book written for families concerned about an older adult suffering from addiction. it should be noted that there is an Amazon problem, since reviews for eating disorder books have mistakenly been added to this page. "Aging and Addiction" is not about eating disorders. It is about alcohol and drug addiction among people over the age of 55.

This book is written for anyone concerned about an older parent, grandparent or other older adult who has a problem with alcohol or mood-altering medications. It is the only book I've found that covers this topic so completely and, not only does it explain the problem clearly, it offers practical steps to help the older person get the right kind of help and live out the rest of their golden years sober -- able to, once again, enjoy family, grandchildren and friends. Best insight: many of the things attributed to aging can be a result of addiction. With sobriety, many or all of the problems go away.