Refined, processed foods trigger the addictive response in people who are genetically predisposed to the disease of addiction. If you don't think carbohydrates are mood altering, think back to a big, heavy Thanksgiving dinner. You may have felt sleepy or lethargic afterward. Possibly you experienced depressed mood or irritability. Food Addiction Some of the signs and symptoms of food addiction include cravings, disturbed body image, binge eating and secret eating, as well as shame and fear about food.
Some food addicts steal food or money to buy food.
Others experience discomfort in no-food situations. Addicts often cover up feelings when food, eating, or weight is discussed, sometimes shifting the subject to another topic. There is a direct relationship between the illness and secretiveness. Addiction thrives in deceit and isolation. When the food addict loses control over food, she also loses control over life.