Posted by daizy on September 5, 2003, at 15:32:11
In reply to Re: how about the abuse of food as a substance ? » daizy, posted by galkeepinon on September 5, 2003, at 14:13:11
Hi, yes thanx thats answered it! It must take a lot of guts to go to OA, I know I couldnt do it, or stick to it! food is too much of a comfort to me!
> Hi daizy, OA stands for Overeaters Anonymous and is a 12-step program that goes by the 12-steps of AA but replaces the word 'food' for alcohol. It basically goes by the exact same principles that AA does, AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is where all the other groups originated from. In my opinion, I have seen great successs for a lot of people who work these programs. In OA, basically you 'abstain' from white sugar and flour, and of course overeating, and get support while doing so by working with a sponsor, attending meetings, etc. OA is a non-profit organization, they depend upon their own contributions (donations at meetings) it's great support for some. I stopped going a few years ago, but I did succeed when I did go and went on a camping trip too LOL much fun! Great fellowship.
> Anyway............ hope that answered your question.
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> > I certainly see food as an addictive substance, and sometimes wonder if that the root of the problem. if I didnt see it as a bad thing, it wouldnt bother me as much, therefore I wouldnt eat as much?!! I do have a very addictive personality! OA route? what's that?
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