Locked Up for Eating Too Much: The Diary of a Food Addict in Rehab

by Debbie Danowski

At age 23, Debbie Danowski was imprisoned by food addiction. Years of stuffing her feelings by ingesting endless quantities of ice cream, potato chips, candy, and burgers left Danowski feeling isolated, inadequate, deceptive, and unlovable. Liberation came only after Danowski enrolled in a six-week inpatient treatment program for food addiction. There, as she learned about her physiological addiction to sugar and flour, Danowski came to recognize her deeper, unmet cravings for love and self-acceptance. With honesty, raw emotion, and even a bit of humor, Danowski offers an engaging first-person account of her treatment experience. The result is an inspirational and informative book that offers hope to millions of people who suffer from food addiction. Key features and benefits Debbie Danowski , Ph.D., a recovering food addict who has maintained a weight loss of 150 pounds for more than 10 years, is an assistant professor of English at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. A nationally renowned speaker on issues related to food addiction, she is the author of Why Can't I Stop Eating? Danowski resides in Shelton, Connecticut.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one that I would definitely read again

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author shares her diary from 6 week stay in rehab for compulsive eating disorder. Her rehab was about 20+ years ago. Very interesting read especially for anyone struggling with compulsive eating. Very brave to undergo rehab and to share her diary publicly.

[Hilary · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is a sort of journal that was written during the author's 6 weeks at a treatment facility for her eating disorder. While I don't think it was the most exciting/entertaining book, I was able to relate to some of it.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Chronicles the author's experience at a touchy-feely "food rehab' center. Not especially gritty or compelling.

[Mml · Rating 5 out of 5]

a good food plan