Overeaters Anonymous Reflection

The support group I attended for the class requirement is Overeaters Anonymous also known as OA. The Overeaters Anonymous meeting was designed to assist people with eating disorders such as compulsive overeating, under-eating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or over exercising. OA has a similar mission statement as Alcoholics Anonymous. However, they replace Alcoholics Anonymous with Overeaters Anonymous, Alcohol with food and being an alcoholic with being an overeater. OA is a voluntary meeting for individuals seeking assistance wit their overeating. OA is a non-profit organization with over 8,500 meeting groups in over 50 countries. The only requirement for joining OA, is that the individual has a desire to change and stop eating compulsively. People do not consider overeating as a addiction. But it is. OA assist individuals who have eating disorders, and provides them a place to share their problems. This group is free; there are no dues or fee. However, the members can provide money in order to assist with certain expenses. OA also does not receive contributions from outside organizations. I attended four meetings in Richmond, VA. However, each meeting was different due to the various topics discussed. In the past, I attended a H.O.W Overeaters Anonymous meeting, where they discussed how to make improvements in

Some stated that having this higher power help them to stay sober. While others stated they are struggling with their belief in a higher power. Each group also ended with the unity prayer. The group in not religious based but certain religious principles occurred in meetings. Although the Lord’s name was never mentioned within the session; I could see his finger print. The scripture that came my mind while in one of the sessions was Psalm 147:11 (NIV) the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing