Originally Posted by
PeacefulWater12 
I found, as with all addictions, the food is just the mask. The real issues are underneath and smoothed by the food. Get the food out of the way and the real work can start.
This ^^^^^!!!!
Food, Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sex, Smoking, Even dysfunctional controlling behavior. They are all symptoms.
I have said before but will say again. IMO food issues are perhaps the hardest to overcome because unlike most of the other addictions on the list one can't just stop eating.
I hope anyone who happens to read this post has a great addiction free day.