Admitting I’m powerless over food, and my life is unmanageable.

By Spoonerist

1 min read

Hi all,

New here. I’m in the 12-Step program with some sobriety.

I’ve had type 2 diabetes for about a decade and have controlled it off and on. I know the risks and medical issues. I’ve been to the ER 3 times for poorly controlled BS. I’ve had horrible infections get worse, including emergency surgery for Fournier’s Gangrene (I don’t recommend it).

I “fix” with food. I soothe with food. I am powerless over it. After my last ER visit, which included an airlift, I recognized that I’m addicted to food. I wondered if there was a diabetic’s anonymous, and that search led me here.

“Together, we can do, what we could not do alone.”

I want to feel better and not lose anymore body parts.

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minelcannucciari Community Admin
Hi <inline-mention username="Spoonerist" user-id="4705708"/>, I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to share your story. It can be really challenging to admit something as vulnerable as this. Especially your most recent ER visit seems like a really scary situation. I'm glad to hear that you're in a program and happy to hear that you found us. I think many people in this community and beyond can also relate, so I appreciate you bringing up your experiences. Please know that the community is here for you. Thinking of you, Minel (Team Member)
Ashlen Wilder Moderator
Hi <inline-mention username="Spoonerist" user-id="4705708"/> I appreciate you sharing so openly and honestly with the community. You have brought awareness to a topic that is not really in the spotlight - food addiction. I plan on writing an article on this topic for our site to further spread awareness, so thank you for bringing this topic to our attention. Happy Friday, and we hope you enjoy your weekend. -Ashlen, <a href='http://Type2diabetes.com' target='_blank'>Type2diabetes.com</a> community moderator
CommunityMemberedb868 Member
Hi I am also new here and have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Can I ask what the 12 step program is thanks. This is all so new to me💖
1. TheLongPointGirl Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMemberedb868" user-id="6687700"/> Hello! The 12 step program often refers to AA or another similar program for other addictions. Hope this helps. Shelley, community moderator 🇨🇦
CommunityMemberedb868 Member
 Hi <inline-mention username="Spoonerist" user-id="4705708"/>
TheLongPointGirl Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Spoonerist" user-id="4705708"/> you are so very brave to look in the face at those things that have been the most difficult for you! Please know you are not alone. We all journey together with diabetes. We are here as your online community! Shelley, community moderator 🇨🇦
Lori.Foster Community Admin
Hi <inline-mention username="Spoonerist" user-id="4705708"/>. Given all that you have been through, I wanted to check in and see how you are doing now. Food addiction is a form of disordered eating. It is real and it is treatable, though it can take a lot of very hard work. I hope you have found a therapist who specializes in disordered eating and that you are working with your doctor to bring your blood sugar levels under control. Please don't beat yourself up over this. It took a lifetime to develop the habits you have now. It can take time and patience to change them. Sending lots of gentle hugs your way. - Lori (Team Member)

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