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Richard Osman on food addiction, shame and finding help

TV host and author Richard Osman has spoken candidly about living with food addiction since childhood, and how shame kept him feeling isolated for years. He describes how therapy helped him understand why compulsive eating became a coping mechanism, and why feeling like a “freak” is often part of addiction. Readers gain a compassionate look at addictive behaviours, shame, and the value of seeking support.