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Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a Twelve Step program for people identifying themselves as "powerless over food" including, but not limited to, compulsive overeaters, those with binge eating disorder, bulimics and anorexics. OA was founded by Rozanne S. and two other women in January, 1960. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Eating Disorders | 233 |
61% |
| Food Addiction | 150 |
71% |
| Obesity | 114 |
61% |
| Diets & Weight Maintenance | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 65% (502
Members)
find Overeaters Anonymous (OA) helpful
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Reviews
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i just got sponsored
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attended meeting many years ago when I resided in another community.
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I was in denial about dealing with it all my life. I never did the steps and I never connected.
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only went to 1 meeting
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it is soooo working!! I have met so many good people who understand.
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I love going to the meetings but I just find it hard to get there. I have to be more regimented with getting there every week. The people are wonderful and so supportive.
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overwhelmed, fell off the wagon.
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there are people who accept you the way you are and understand the pain. using the tools helps if you use them and not feel so alone.
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Good doing phone meetings and trying to work program with help.
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didn't help
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not a strong group in my town, but is in the city I work in 35 miles away, I have a hard time with not seeing a lot of good recovery, but i like the literature and the support helps
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it was positive but I have lapsed for over a year now and have fallen back into the same habit
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I hated it and everybody was mean
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Did not work. Did not find the group to be supportive of any weight loss.
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Did not really work for me b/c i was never able to find a connection to anyone and i,m so stubborn I could not give up sugar, flour and wheat
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Has anyone tried going to Overeater's Anonymous? If so, did it help or were you shunned because you were normal weight? Is there help there? [More] -
Overeaters Anonymous
I also overeat, when I feel lonely. I'm also considering joining OA. [More] -
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I checked into this once but from what I understand OA is a very religious program. Does anyone know if this is true? Not that I am anti-religion, I... [More] -
Calling all secret binge eaters...
you are definitely NOT alone. if you get a change check out OA (overeaters anonymous) on the net. take care! [More] -
Overeaters Anonymous
I tried OA last year, but it was too religious for me (really I dont mean that in a bad way). I am not a religious or spirtitual person [More]
