Eating Disorders Support Group

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Is anyone a member of overeaters anonymous?

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I just had my first meeting today and I was so glad that I went. I was so scared but I am just so tired that I just did not know what to do so I thought that I would give it a shot. I ate healthy today but I did not binge. I am scared because I feel so great today that I want to always feel like that but I have said that so many times before only to relapse and binge again. I really want to have hope. It was such a good feeling to be able to see and speak to women with ED's. So today is 6-26-07 and I am going to try not to binge again.
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Hollow person,

My mom has worked OA for maybe 5 years and this has really changed her. Instead of focusing on whay you are eating they get to the why. She has had may stressful hurdles with her recovery but I do see that she has changed from what I saw as a child. I went one or two time and did not feel comfortable with the people, now that I think about it I may not have been ready to attend a meeting. Who knows.
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Kelly I think you were right you were not ready to attend a meeting. Please give it another shot you are worth it and the support felt incredible. This weekend I am attending a ED convention Overeaters Annonymous are going to have a booth there and they invited me. I will keep you posted and you keep me posted.
Take care of u.
Lisa
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I've been in and out of OA the last 5 years, and I can honestly say that if you commit yourself to the program make contacts and work it, you will open many doors to recovery and a happy you. Sticking with it is the key....I haven't, probably because I never really took the first step. But I really believe that when you make the commitment you will reap the benifits....I found some peace and cut way back on my b/p while only making half commitments. I am just returning myself and preparing to own up to my decisions and actions. I say Go for it!
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