I prefer addict as well. It reminds me my brain might attach to another substance or behavior. Recently, I'm noticing an unhealthy relationship to food. I've never had problems with it before. It's sorta crept up on me. My doctor told me the triple whammy of menopause, quitting smoking and thyroid dysfunction plays a part in it too. Plus, I'm under more stress than usual at work and chronic circadian rhythm disturbance add to the mix.
I guess I'm trying to find comfort from an outside source rather than the inside job it really needs to be.
Love from Lenina