The holiday season brings excitement, nostalgic traditions and a plethora of social activities that tend to revolve around food consumption. For those who battle compulsive eating, the added stress of the holidays and abundance of food can trigger overeating. This often leads to embarrassment, guilt, depression and unwanted pounds. For individuals struggling with various food addictions, especially during the holidays, Overeaters Anonymous (OA) can provide much-needed support and a path to recovery. OA offers a 12-step program that addresses emotional, physical and spiritual well-being as a path to recovery. OA honors its members' anonymity within its organization and in the media. OA's members are given the tools to seek and find recovery from compulsive eating behaviors.

About Overeaters Anonymous: Founded in 1960, Overeaters Anonymous held its first meeting in Los Angeles, California. Now 49 years later, OA is a worldwide Fellowship that has found a solution to the problems arising from overeating. There are more than 6,500 meeting groups in approximately 75 countries. It is not a religious organization and does not promote any particular diet.

Local OA members are available to discuss their personal stories of recovery and can provide a national or local perspective, depending on your story needs. There are a number of meetings in Anchorage, but the Saturday 9:00 AM meeting at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Lake Otis and Tudor is especially geared toward new members. The only requirement for joining is desire to stop eating compulsively.

For more information or to be put in contact with an OA member, please call
(907) 279-1942 or visit our website at: WWW.OA.org