WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO OA?
I became bulimic. Lots of diets. I used amphetamines to keep weight low which led to a drug addiction, I went into rehab & gave up drugs but food became 10 times worse. I did not know how to stop.
Binge eater, once I started, I could not stop, I was morbidly obese. Shame and guilt led to restriction, leading to bulimia. It got unbearable, I constantly felt unwell, depressed, and became suicidal.
I tried so hard to give up bingeing. I couldn't stop. … I felt trapped in it … how can you be addicted to food?
ABOUT US
Hello and Welcome to Auckland OA (Overeaters Anonymous).
We are a community of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.
Have you tried over and over again to control your eating and weight, but nothing has worked? Compulsive overeating, under-eating, food obsession, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or over exercising … no matter your challenge with food or body image, you are welcome here.
Let’s dive in and learn a little more about OA.
Getting to know you … getting to know all about OA.
We are for anyone struggling with food or trying to determine if they have food issues. We believe compulsive eating is a disease like alcoholism is a disease. Our life-changing approach is physical, emotional and spiritual, and based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
Not sure if OA is for you. You could answer the 15 Questions on page 4 of the pamphlet by clicking on the link below.
If you decide you'd like to join us at a local Auckland Overeaters Anonymous meeting, click on the Find a Meeting link below. There are no financial obligations of any kind.
The only requirement for OA membership is
a desire to stop eating compulsively.
FOR MEETINGS IN
AOTEAROA, NZ
There are many meetings in Aotearoa (NZ) region. We have face to face as well as online meetings available.
Closed meetings are for people who identify with being an OA member. Open meetings are open to anyone including visitors, researchers, health professionals or family members.
Click on the links below for more information.
"Often, the idea of never again eating certain foods seems terrifying and impossible. Be assured that with adequate support and the Twelve Step recovery program, you can do the things that used to seem totally impossible. We have learned that as we work the Twelve Steps abstinently, a miracle occurs; our sanity returns. We no longer want to have those foods or behaviors in our lives."
Where do I start ? - OA Board-Approved © 2018 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc.
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