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Food Addiction Counseling

When we talk about addictions, many of us automatically think of alcohol and drugs; for a long time, these were indeed the leading forms of addiction. However, with changes in our environment, lifestyle, and life pace, new types of addictions have emerged, and it often feels like almost everyone is struggling with some form of dependency. It’s essential, however, to distinguish everyday dependencies from those conditions that lead to a decline in quality of life, hinder social and relational functioning, and affect emotional and mental well-being.

Here are three brief scenes that highlight certain aspects of food addiction:

1

„No thanks, I’m full,” my friend says, pushing away the slice of chocolate cake at a gathering, having taken just one small bite. “I simply can’t eat more. I’m full,” she adds firmly. I remain silent. I can’t imagine not eating the entire slice, even if I’m already full. Who cares. This is CHOCOLATE CAKE!

2

„How many scoops?” asks the woman behind the ice cream counter before picking up the right-sized cone. „Just one, I can never have more,” answers the middle-aged lady calmly as she is considering her options. I’m standing behind her, debating over my choices for what feels like ages. I perk up at her response. Do such people exist? For me, ice cream scoops start at three. I always thought I could eat as many as I wanted, though I usually order two because I feel ashamed for wanting more, especially around my kids, who only get two. Usually. Surely there must be something wrong with the person who can’t eat more than one. 

3

„Want to grab a burger?” a girl asks her friend after school, having been dreaming about this next snack for hours. „Thanks, but I’m not hungry yet; I’ve had breakfast, I am still full,” her friend replies, taking a deep breath as they step into the spring sunshine. (Why would hunger even matter if we could eat and chat at the same time?) I wonder as I head on my way.

Many of us can relate to these scenes. They give a glimpse into the inner world of someone experiencing a form of dependency that often slips quietly into everyday life, camouflaged by its ordinary nature and various rationalizations. 

It becomes a deeply embedded part of daily life, pushing a person to a point where, instead of facing life’s problems and stresses, they rely on something external—food—that poses as indispensable.

Let’s be clear: food is essential for survival. But it isn’t meant to relieve inner tension or provide solutions to what seem like insurmountable challenges.

5-part

FREE MINI-COURSE

about food addiction
  • Do you feel like something isn’t quite right in your relationship with food?
  • Are you curious about food addiction because it might apply to you?
  • Do you have a feeling that this issue might run deeper?
  • Would you like to learn more about this condition?
  • Have you suffered enough and feel ready to understand what you’re truly facing?

Would you like to learn more? Sign up for my free 5-part mini-course, where I go into greater detail about the condition that current science refers to as food addiction.

As a Food Addiction Professional, I can offer support in the following areas:

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  • Food addiction diagnostics/Assessment: Using validated tests to determine if the individual is truly struggling with food addiction
  • Collaborative action plan development
  • Relapse prevention counseling
  • Self-awareness development: With a focus on understanding the roots of an unhealthy relationship with food and uncovering motivations for change
  • Emotional support in a safe, accepting, and compassionate environment
  • Identification and activation of personal resources
  • Skills-development for effective coping strategies
  • Guidance on life management issues
  • Education and information about food addiction

Each of these supports helps individuals foster healthier relationships with food and provides tools for long-term wellbeing. 

I provide my food addiction counseling services along the guidelines of regular supervision. 

Supervisor: Esther Helga Guðmundsdóttir, Iceland

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