After looking at a bunch of talk shows on T.V. I realized that I am an emotional eater.When I am upset about something I eat a bunch of junk to comfort myself.The problem all stems from when I was young.My dad was a vietnam vet who suffered with bi-polar manic depression.He took us through some crazy stuff.One time he tried to stangle me because I answered the phone.He would keep us in the house as if he were holding us hostage and threatened us.He would have us up all through the night because he didn't want to take his medication.My mother suffered with about 5 nervous breakdowns because of all the crazy stuff.All of these experiences eventually led me to have to find comfort in something,usually food.Sometimes you don't even know that your problems push you to eventually to emotionally indulge in a half gallon of ice cream,2candy bars,chips, and everything else that has atleast 20 grams.We all have to ad mit we have a problem first, just like in AAA or any other program for addicts.Food does kill just like drugs so start fessing up to the fact that you are addicted to food."Hello,my name is Joy and I am addicted to unhealthy foods,especially when I am going through."