1. Eating Disorder The “Mother” of All Addiction Tennie McCarty, LCDC, ADCIII, CEDC, CAS Shades of Hope Treatment Center

2. PROCESSSUBSTANCE CORE ISSUESCORE ISSUES

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

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

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. graph Progression of Addiction

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

10. Disease of Feelings “Hole in the Soul”

11. FEELINGCARRIED Or denied, can produce GIFT when embraced ANGER RageSTRENGTH 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