I really don't know if it would work, but have you looked into hipnosis?

I struggle with food addiction, too. Whenever I'm stressed, scared, bored, lonely, etc. I turn to food for comfort. Trying to turn this around by finding other ways to manage uncomfortable emotions. I'm also finding that the less I eat the fatty, sweet, doughy things I love, the less I crave them -- it's like my body has started to say "no." I'm also becoming more mindful of portion size, and recognizing when I feel full. It's not an easy process... There is a writer I could recommend, Geneen Roth. A heads-up, some of her writing has religious overtones, but I look beyond that. She has some wise things to say about food issues.

The only thing I can say, and I don't mean to sound insensitive, but you have to train yourself to think differently. Its mind over matter. I also have had a weight problem, not because of a food addiction like yours, but because of hormone imbalance that kept me from being able to lose weight. But I love food! I am an excellent cook, my sister and I do professional baking and cupcakes are a weakness. But.. I made changes I had been adamantly against making (keto) and I've lost over 30 lbs in 2 months. If you'd have asked before, I'd have given up everything else before carbs and grains. Now, I've adjusted, and even enjoy this way of eating. Maybe I am too stubborn to be an addict to the same degree as you, but all I know is, if you want it bad enough, you are the only one who can make it happen.

I really don’t know what to say to you LadyAlyxandrea. I am not an expert by any means and I myself have great difficulty keeping my weight at a reasonable level as I have a very healthy appetite. Unlike you however, I do have a very varied and healthy diet, there is virtually nothing that I don’t like or can’t eat! I just eat too much of everything and also like wine and other alcoholic drinks. I presently am okay weightwise as my daughter-in-law suggested I joined Slimmimg World two years ago and I am amazed how easy it was to lose two stones! Keeping it off is more of a struggle than actually losing it, but within certain perimeters I am managing it. Have you thought of joining a group like me? Perhaps you have already done so in the past without success. I realise your diabetes complicates things, but makes it all the more important for you to get the weight under control. The sugar and fat are definitely your problem and it would be helpful if you could drastically reduce your intake of them and also increase your fruit and veggie intake....just to be healthier, let alone the weight loss! I know what you say about having an addictive personality as my son has a borderline addictive personality disorder, and in his case it goes in cycles, being addicted to something for weeks at a time and then something else after that. I hope even just discussing it here is a help, but maybe counselling with a professional would be an idea. Best of luck!

And it's not just food. My genetics are so lined with addiction I was basically smoking cigarettes in the womb. My grandpa lost his entire 500,000 dollar inheritance at the casino. I can't remember the last time my mom drank a water.

I also have problems with those. I'm lucky enough to live far away from the casinos, but any time I've gone I've never been able to stop myself without my best friend to drag me out. I know I'd be just like papa.

I also drink a shit ton of diet coke, but I do drink tea and water.

My family has had alcohol addictions I've been lucky enough my soda addiction has negated because honestly I would rather have a soda than any alcohol. I just never liked drinking. I'll have a wine cooler once every few years but that's it.