Do you have a food addiction?

Do you have a food addiction?

Has anyone ever told you that you have a problem with food?
Do you think food is a problem for you?
Do you eat large amounts of high calorie food in a short period of time?
Do you find yourself fearful of gaining weight?
Do you eat when you are disappointed, tense or anxious?
Can you stop eating without a struggle after one or two sweets?
Do find yourself preoccupied with gaining weight?
Has being overweight ever affected any part of your life?
Do you weigh yourself once or twice (or more) a day?
Do you eat more than you planned to eat?
Have you hidden food so that you would have it just for yourself?
Have you ever felt angry when someone ate food you saved for yourself?
Do you worry that you can¯t control how much you eat?
Have you felt frantic about your size, shape or weight?
How many methods of weight loss have you tried in the past? (i.e., self induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, fasting, amphetamines, weight loss programs, etc.)
Have you ever felt so ashamed of the amount you eat that you hide your eating?
Have you been so upset about the way you eat that you wished you would die?
Do you overeat more than twice a week?
Do you invent plans in order to be alone to eat?
Do you seek out companions who eat the way you do?

If the answers to these questions concern you, the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital may be able to help. A free, confidential assessment may be done by a staff member, trained specifically in identifying food addiction. This person will be able to determine if a problem with food exists and recommend a level of treatment.
For further information or to schedule an assessment, contact the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at 800-522-3784.

To comment on this site or inquire about IIAR programs and services, or to receive additional information on any of the subjects discussed in this Web site, please e-mail our Vice President of Addiction and Behavioral Sciences, Rick Zehr (eric.zehr@proctor.org) or call 1-800-522-3784.

This information is provided as a community education service about professional issues and is not a substitute for individual consultation. Advice on individual problems should be obtained through a professional. All personal and medical information provided to IIAR and its staff is held in strict confidence. This information will not be disclosed to any person or organization without the written consent of the patient or guardian.

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The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery has centers at the following three locations:
Proctor Hospital, 5409 N. Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614, phone: 1-800-522-3784
BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Virginia at Franklin, Normal, IL 61761, phone: 309-888-0993
IIAR at Springfield, 3050 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704, phone: 217-726-6611

E-mail comments or requests for additional information to Rick Zehr (eric.zehr@proctor.org)

You may also contact: Randee McGraw, Administrative Director
Pam Hillyard, Manager
Coleen Moore, Coordinator of Resource Development
Patricia Erickson, Nursing Coordinator