OA is a group that helps people who have problems with eating. They use a program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) that helps people with physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery from the problem. Anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively can join the group, and there are no fees. People with different types of disorders such as compulsive eating, anorexia, and bulimia can join the group. The members come in different shapes and sizes, and some have been in other recovery programs before joining OA.
We don’t require any specific diet plan because they believe there are many factors involved in determining what is healthy for each person. They also don’t have any opinions on other medical or psychological needs.
Instead, their members support each other by sharing their experiences, strength, and hope.
We are willing to meet with you or your patients to discuss the program and our individual experiences along the path of recovery if our anonymity is not compromised. We must always maintain our individual anonymity at the level of press, radio, television, and other forms of public media. If you would like to talk with someone, please contact us through our Service Board and someone will contact you shortly.
To read the latest News and Information for The Professional Community in the Courier newsletter for professionals. Check out this sample issue of the Courier. In this newsletter, you can read what other professionals have to say about Overeaters Anonymous.
We hope that this glimpse into OA will help you refer your patients to us. Many people have reached a healthy weight and maintained it by following this program of recovery.
We will send you a monthly newsletter with short recovery articles, OA information, and upcoming events.
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