There is a difference in asking for help and being able to receive help. So many people need help with the disease of addiction. Addiction comes in many forms for some it maybe alcoholism, drug addiction, cigarette smoking, shopping, gambling or eating.

On my way to work this morning I was reminded of how real food addiction is. The rain was pouring down, the windshield wipers were hard at work and still it was difficult to drive and the line at the local fast food restaurant was out in the main road.

The progression of an eating disorder doesn’t happen overnight. Eating disorders originate in each individual in various ways. For some it stems from a trauma such as sexual, verbal, physical abuse, or from abandonment, perhaps a family member died, parents were divorced so many ways yet the result is an eating disorder.
When eating disorders began the false sense of control the individual has is short lived and the illusion becomes shattered.

Most people today are aware of weight loss surgery however,10 years ago it was not a known surgical procedure to the public. If someone discussed it they would have to explain what the surgery was and why someone would consider surgery as a treatment option to obesity.