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Aspects of Abstinence

Compulsive overeating is a substance addiction like addictions to alcohol, drugs, nicotine, etc. In fact, we often refer to certain foods as “alcoholic foods.” As a compulsive overeater, I define my addiction as the inability to not eat something Read more

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OA has Changed My Life for the Better

My name is Fernando C and I’m a compulsive overeater. I am 42 years of age and have had problems with compulsive overeating my entire life.

Growing up, I faced two distinct challenges: 1) I was born into a Read more

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