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Eating Disorder The “Mother” of All Addiction Tennie McCarty, LCDC, ADCIII, CEDC, CAS Shades of Hope Treatment Center. PROCESS. SUBSTANCE. CORE ISSUES. DISEASE 8 An abnormal bodily condition that impairs normal functioning as can usually be recognized by signs and symptoms.

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  1. Eating DisorderThe “Mother” of All AddictionTennie McCarty, LCDC, ADCIII, CEDC, CASShades of Hope Treatment Center

  2. PROCESS SUBSTANCE CORE ISSUES

  3. DISEASE 8An abnormal bodily condition that impairs normal functioning as can usually be recognized by signs and symptoms. MENTAL OBSESSION 8A persistent disturbing preoccupation with an idea or feeling. An idea that overcomes all other ideas.

  4. EATING DISORDERS • Anorexia • Bulimia • Purging • Exercising • Bingeing • Laxative/diuretics • Compulsive overeating

  5. Addicted? Addicted to what?

  6. Overeaters crave sugar Purgers crave release Anorexics crave endorphin highs from control

  7. Addiction When you don’t have it, you feel bad; When you have it, you don’t feel good.

  8. Progression of Addiction graph

  9. It’s not what you’re eating… It’s what’s eating you!

  10. “Hole in the Soul” Disease of Feelings

  11. FEELING CARRIED Or denied, can produce GIFT when embraced ANGER Rage STRENGTH ENEGY MOTIVATION FEAR Panic, Paranoia WISDOM PROTECTION PAIN Depression, Hopelessness HEALING GROWTH LONELINESS Isolation Helplessness REACHING IN & REACHING OUT SHAME Worthlessness HUMILITY HUMANITY GUILT Immobility AMENDS VALUES JOY Hysteria HOPE HEALING SPIRITUALITY

  12. Unresolved Anger # 1 Offender for Eating Disorders

  13. CHECKLIST FOR HIDDEN ANGER • Procrastination • Habitual lateness • Sadistic or ironic humor • Sarcasm, cynicism, or flippancy • Over-politeness, constant cheerfulness, i.e., “Grin and bear it” attitude • Frequent sighing • Smiling while hurting • Frequent disturbing or frightening dreams • Over-controlled monotone speaking voice • Sleeplessness • Boredom, apathy • Loss of interest (when usually enthusiastic) • Movement slow down • Getting tired more easily • Excessive irritability over trifles • Drowsiness at inappropriate times • Sleeping 12-14 hours per day • Waking up tired • Clenched jaws, especially while sleeping • Unintentional body movements-unaware (tapping)

  14. Food is the closest thing to mother’s love.

  15. If it’s not one thing, It’s your mother!!

  16. Eating Disorder Not a Food/Eating Problem - It’s a Relationship Problem.

  17. Starving for a Drink

  18. While treating alcohol and chemical dependence: • Conduct a good assessment • Then do a good food assessment.

  19. Food is First Relapse

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