The impact of sexual abuse on addiction: A case study on food addiction

Alim Cansız; Malik Emir Koçhan

doi:10.26809/joa.2587

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Alim Cansız Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University / Türkiye 0000-0003-3856-3661
Malik Emir Koçhan Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University / Türkiye 0009-0009-6445-4849

10.26809/joa.2587

Abstract

Addiction, which is one of the major problems of society and is spreading severely day by day, is considered a complex process where an individual develops an uncontrollable desire for a substance or behavior, continues this desire, and has difficulty ending it despite both physical and psychological harm. Food addiction is a type of addiction where individuals consume food not only to meet their physiological needs but also uncontrollably for emotional and psychological satisfaction. Individuals with food addiction tend to eat to cope with emotional states such as stress, anxiety, and depression, leading to unhealthy eating habits and weight problems. In such addictions, the treatment process requires addressing not only the improvement of physical symptoms but also the emotional and psychological factors that trigger the addiction.

Although food addiction usually arises from depression or other psychological disorders, in some cases, individuals may feel the need to eat to feel better after experiencing abuse. This situation can become uncontrollable, leading to food addiction, which negatively affects both the mental and physical health of individuals.

This study is a case study of a 41-year-old woman named S.A., who developed food addiction as a result of sexual abuse by her parent at the age of 13. The gradual progression of the abuse and the subsequent development of food addiction are examined in detail, along with the effects of EMDR and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) on overcoming the food addiction.

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Addiction Food Addiction Abuse Sexual Abuse Violence

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