I Really Gotta Quit

“This book has been a long time coming. It’s a welcome addition to the addiction literature, written by an author who has 'been there, done that' and recovered. We need to hear more from Ms Pihulyk in the future.”

Has your family or those close to you been urging you to stop your gambling, smoking, drinking, compulsive shopping, or strange eating habits? You may see nothing wrong with your behavior…but you may also not be the best judge of this. Those who view your behavior usually see things more objectively and in a true light.

Unfortunately, eating disorders in concert with other addictions/compulsions are becoming an epidemic in society. To help bring clarity to this challenging issue, here is a definition of addiction; “The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with, or involved in something, to the eventual detriment of one’s ability to control and maintain normal behavior, eventually having a detrimental impact on one’s spiritual, mental, and/or physical health.”

Are you caught in the spin of forced behavior and activity that is ruining your peace, your job or your family life and don’t know what to do about it?

When you have an eating disorder or a problem with alcohol, drugs, smoking, pornography or gambling you will feel like you are in a trap. You may think you are not addicted…but consider this; Can you stop your destructive compulsions? It isn’t good enough just to say “Oh, I can stop anytime I choose” …can you really stop? Have you made a serious effort to stop?

If you really want to stop, then understanding exactly what is driving this destructive behavior will be the first step to recovery.

There are many reasons why people turn to various destructive behaviors, but the one that has the most validity is that they are experiencing “a hole in their soul.” The hole in the soul that you are experiencing can often be the result of some neglect by your caregivers early in your life.

This neglect may have come in the form of emotional or physical abuse resulting in devastating “shame.” This has kept you emotionally trapped, not knowing who you really are emotionally. Even though you are a grown up on the outside, you are still a child inside. You have been living after your “false self”, living in codependency, and as a child, expecting others to complete you.

This is nothing to be ashamed of! The shame comes when you know better, but still do nothing about it!

Now is the time to discover your “true self”, and learn how to parent yourself. You may wonder, "How can I do this?”

I Really Gotta Quit! is written with excellent input from various experts in the field of compulsive behavior providing some up-to-date information that can help lead you to a full recovery. I Really Gotta Quit! is born out of Audrey's own personal struggle with a twenty-year-long food addiction and culminating in her remarkable recovery.

You will find that the information in this book can be the beginning of a new life of freedom for you from the chains of addiction!

“As an adult child of an alcoholic I undertook a journey so many years ago. Audrey has looked inside my soul and described the real me and that same journey. In my journey to wholeness I was once vulnerable and that vulnerability helped me find wholeness. I think this book can do the same for you.”

“Very interesting. You’ve certainly covered a lot of material here, a lifetime of experience, and done a good job of picking up on research. I’m in awe of your willingness to explore your own issues, and your determination to follow through the recovery process. You can be proud of what you have accomplished.”

Frances M. Berg, MS - Licensed Nutritionist,
Adjunct Professor University of N. D. School of Medicine

“Every self-help book has a purpose. This one, I Really Gotta Quit! Break Free From Eating Disorders & Other Addictions, provides a personal journey of reclamation from an eating disorder. It is compassionately frank in its inviting message of hope to free oneself from addictions that capture many of us. I have worked in human services for over three decades and have witnessed addictions and the loss of hope for better outcomes. For anyone who is looking to challenge these misfortunes and look to freedom from addiction, this book can help.

I extend appreciation to Audrey Pihulyk for inviting and trusting me to review and endorse this, her first publication. I commend her for her honesty, her courage and her hope for others to say a fond farewell to their debilitating addictions.”

“In this book, Audrey covers the complex subject of eating disorders in a helpful and thoughtful way. Among other things, she highlights the importance of an affirming atmosphere in the formative years that leads to a whole and productive life. She notes that one of the most significant relationships in a child’s life is the relationship with the adult of the same gender.

In addition, she deals in detail with the enmeshing of the family and how this impacts the penchant toward addiction. She then provides resources and materials to help deal with these issues. A must read for all who may have missed the needed affirmation and love during their early years and have now developed various types of compulsions/addictions.”

If You Are Not Absolutely Delighted With "I Really Gotta Quit", And Find That The Strategies Outlined Did Not And Could Not Possibly Work For You, Then Please Return The Book In It’s Original Packaging, Within 30 Days From Purchase And We Will Gladly Refund The Full Amount Of Your Purchase.

DON'T PUT UP WITH YOUR ADDICTION ANY LONGER!

I Really Gotta Quit!

Break Free From
Eating Disorders &
Other Addictions

by Audrey Pihulyk