Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship of individuals recovering from compulsive overeating through a shared 12-step program, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. OA welcomes anyone who wishes to stop eating compulsively, focusing on abstinence from compulsive eating and food behaviors. The program emphasizes shared experience, strength, and hope, encouraging members to admit powerlessness over food and find a healthier way to manage eating and life problems. OA does not recommend specific diets or require weigh-ins, and it fosters a sense of connection and belonging, potentially aiding those with binge eating disorder. Service, such as attending meetings, setting up, and participating, is also a key part of recovery and carrying the message to others.