: Hi all!

: I've been doing the steps for a few
: years now, and have discovered
: Overeaters Anonymous recently
: after several months of falling
: off the wagon, binge eating - back
: on step one though.

: I've only been to one OA session and
: I am wondering if there is anyone
: here in this community that has
: attended OA or AA steps too? Is it
: possible to have both work?

: I notice they use the term
: 'Abstinence' from foods that cause
: the binging ... and notice it has
: triggered me to restrict and shame
: myself when I fail. I know nothing
: is set in stone and can change ...

: I am also noticing how in Australia -
: to my knowledge - there isn't any
: RR face to face support, and like
: the idea of OA weekly meetings as
: support.

: I would really just love to hear from
: others' experiences!

:

Hi Brianne,

I am glad you wrote. OA is a very different model from what we are doing. Abstinence and shame hardly work for healing. We want to support you in healing the biochemistry that causes the problem. I think you may find that the level of connection and understanding here in the community will touch you deeply. Think about taking the orientation class we offer called using the resources of the community.

Welcome,

Kathleen