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Overeaters Anonymous meetings offer a supportive space where members share their experiences and work the Twelve Steps to recover from compulsive eating. Together, they find strength, hope, and healing through shared connection.
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who share their experiences, strength, and hope with each other to recover from compulsive eating.
Overeaters Anonymous Professional Resources offers information and support for professionals working with individuals struggling with compulsive eating, including healthcare providers, counselors, educators, and clergy.
If you've noticed changes in your behavior, relationships, or health due to overeating, it's time to consider whether you have an eating problem.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) unites individuals who share a common desire to stop compulsive eating. We actively work together, sharing our experiences, strengths, and hopes to achieve freedom from food obsession and support others in their recovery journey. Whether you seek initial support as a newcomer, continue your journey as a member, or explore our program as a professional, you discover a dedicated space for understanding and healing. Our community welcomes you; we offer a clear message: hope exists, and we are here to help you find it.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a renowned 12-step program that has helped countless individuals worldwide recover from compulsive eating. By fostering a supportive community based on anonymity, honesty, and shared experiences, OA empowers its members to achieve lasting recovery and a healthier lifestyle.
Walking into your first Overeaters Anonymous meeting is an act of courage. You’ve taken a powerful step toward healing—and you don’t have to do it alone. Everyone in that room, from longtime members to newcomers like yourself, knows what it feels like to struggle with compulsive eating. We’ve all been there, and we’re here to walk this journey together. In OA, we recover by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. The program thrives on one simple, powerful principle: one compulsive eater helping another. This is where real connection begins. When we open up and listen, we discover that others have faced the same battles—and have found a way through. At your first meeting, just being present is enough. You’re welcome to share, but there’s no pressure. Many of us found it helpful to listen to and absorb the experience simply. Keep an open heart and an open mind. Recovery starts with willingness—willingness to learn, to grow, and to believe that change is possible. You are not alone anymore. This is a place of understanding, compassion, and hope. Keep coming back. It works.
I first began to attend Overeaters Anonymous many years ago. I was fortunate to have hit a very hard bottom with my health and bulimia struggles, so…
For years, I’ve heard people in Overeaters Anonymous meetings talk about the importance of ‘willingness.’ In fact, many for whom abstinence had been…
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In need of support, we are here to help.
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In need of support, we are here to help.
Click here to chat with an OA Member