Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

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Does anyone else attend OA meetings. I have been to some, and I was expecting to walk into a room of fat people (not meant as a slur) But there are Bulimics and Anorexics their to. And all of the people there are really nice and understanding. It is really the only place that I can be surrounded by so many people and not feel completely out of place. If you haven't given it a try and you have problems with Binge eating then it really wouldn't hurt to attend one. Iv'e found that they help alot.
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I attend and I am a strong advocate of the program. It works if you work it and your worth it. Keep coming back :)
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OA...there are anorexics there too?

i've been attending alanon meetings and i've been looking the past 2 days for a 12 step program for people with eating disorders, but i don't overeat, i undereat...do you think attending these meetings would still help?
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I am a bulimic in OA and find it helpful though hard work. I'd say do a search and call around making sure the group you find accepts other disorders besides Compulsive over eating and go to it :) Good luck.
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i am trying to find a meetig but most of them are not near by or at times when i can't go , but I am still looking
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I am anorexic in a very small town. OA has about five people who attend regularly and they are all overweight struggling with compulsive eating. They welcomed me with open arms, as our issues are different but the recovery is basically the same principle in any 12-step program. We have problems with obsession, body image, anger, self-esteem, the list goes on and on of the things we have in common. I love those women and I could call any one of them night or day!