Hi Otter,

There is a genetic component at play in ED's (like most other SUD's) so I'm wondering if ED's run in your family history (intergenerationally) as they do in mine?

Also, sugar and carbs break down into the same chemical and act much in the same way in your brain, so it's not unusual to replace one with the other. Straight sugar makes a quicker beeline to the reward system, and carbs like starch (breads, potatoes, rice, etc) take a little longer to get there, but they achieve the same numbing buzz effect.

Diabetes runs in my family and I struggle with sugar as well, so I've looked into it a little. It too has been my main addictive challenge (thoughout my life actually).

I'm still working on it, and though I've made some strides I still have a long way to go.

Ron