Diet Rehab by Mike Dow

Author:Mike Dow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2011-11-17T05:00:00+00:00

Obsessive Eating and Serotonin

People who show obsessive eating behaviors usually also have a serotonin deficiency. So if you scored high on the serotonin-hungry quiz in Chapter 4, you may find that you’re also trapped in obsessive behaviors. This can be one of many unique presentations of low serotonin. If you did not score high on the serotonin-hungry quiz in Chapter 4 and also do not score high on the obsessive eating quiz below, feel free to skip to Chapter 8.

Obsessive behaviors usually appear as an effort to regain a sense of control and safety through our actions. We’re seeking security, predictability, and stability, hoping that if we control our food intake, we can control our lives.

The serotonin booster foods listed on page 204 in Chapter 12 will help reduce your anxiety, which should automatically help you let go of obsessive behaviors. You will also find some great serotonin booster meal and snack suggestions on page 243. In this chapter, I’ll give you some additional support in overcoming food-related obsessions. Let’s start by learning whether you are an obsessive eater. Take the following quiz to find out.

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