Is OA for You?
Only you can decide that question. No one else can make this decision for you. We who are now in OA have found a way of life which enables us to live without the need for excess food.
Remember, there is no shame in admitting you have a problem; the most important thing is to do something about it.
Common Experiences
Many of us have asked these questions before realizing we were compulsive overeaters. Do any of these sound familiar?
Eating Binges
Do you eat when you're not hungry, or not stop when you're full? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason?
Body Preoccupation
Is your obsession with food and your weight negatively affecting your life? Are you preoccupied with body size and shape?
Hidden Habits
Do you hide your eating from others? Do you feel guilt or shame about the way you eat or your weight?
Failed Diets
Have you tried to diet, or tried other methods of weight control, only to fail time and again?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be a compulsive overeater. You are not alone.
The Common Solution
In Overeaters Anonymous, we have found a common solution. We are a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.
We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology, or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues.
Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.
Ready to take the next step?
If you think OA might be for you, we invite you to attend a meeting. It's the best way to learn more and see if our program resonates with you.