WELCOME TO OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

SOUTHCOAST INTERGROUP, UK

A warm welcome to OA, Southcoast, UK. Within this site you will find a wealth of information from stories, to meetings, to podcasts as well as information on what OA is about.

Are you always thinking about food? Are you a compulsive overeater, anorexic or bulimic?

You aren’t alone.

Are you always thinking about food?

ARE YOU ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT FOOD? Are you a compulsive overeater, anorexic or bulimic? If you are feeling scared, you’re not alone; we’ve been there. If you cannot stop bingeing on food, you’re not alone; we’ve been there. If you eat because you are angry, lonely, tired, or for any reason other than hunger, you’re … Continue reading Are you always thinking about food?

Many Symptoms, One Solution

In Overeaters Anonymous, you’ll find members who are extremely overweight, even morbidly obese; moderately overweight; average weight; underweight; still maintaining periodic control over their eating behaviour; or totally unable to control their compulsive eating. OA members experience many different patterns of food behaviours. These “symptoms” are as varied as our membership. Among them are: obsession … Continue reading Many Symptoms, One Solution

An open letter to you from someone who cares (an extract)

I understand only too well how difficult it is to take that first step and admit that you may need help. But if you can find the courage to bury your pride for one hour and come to an OA meeting, you may see the beginning of a whole new life. The acceptance, love and … Continue reading An open letter to you from someone who cares (an extract)