Food addict anonymous

The FA site has members stories that make it clear that food addiction is not all about overweight or obesity.

Here is an example: 

Story #3:

I’m a 40-year-old recovering bulimic, under-eater and compulsive liar.  I started bingeing and purging when I was 14 years old.  I thought this was the answer to all my prayers as I quickly took off the extra 20 pounds I couldn’t seem to release by ‘normal’ eating.  I’m 5’ 7”, and, at one point through my use of purging and using laxatives, I weighed only 108.   I mixed all of this with almost daily drinking, smoking and intermittent drug use.  I would use anything I could get my hands on that would take me out of reality and help me feel more secure about myself.  Through all of this I stopped menstruating, nearly ruined my teeth and nearly destroyed some of my relationships because of my incessant lying.  After being in recovery for just over 11 years I’ve maintained a healthy weight and I no longer use anything to ‘control’ my weight.   Thankfully my body has fully recovered, and I was able to conceive and have a beautiful, healthy baby with no complications.   I am also happily married and am able to be present and honest in this relationship.   I am forever grateful to FA for giving me my health and life back!

A remarkable recovery !