Posted by Vera on January 28, 2004, at 23:07:09
In reply to planning to go to an OA meeting this Friday » Vera, posted by bookgurl99 on January 28, 2004, at 19:59:26
I think it is absolutely terrific that you're going to give OA a try! I envy that you could so easily & quickly make this decision. I've been vacillating for weeks!! My MD recommended I give it a try for my food/eating issues, but I'm such a painfully shy person...then there's the GAD...well, I just haven't been able to summon up the courage to do this yet. So, I will be VERY anxious to hear back from you to see how it went.
I have no idea what it's like at a meeting, but I suspect you are allowed to set your own pace as to how much or little you choose to say, or share, at these meetings. And I believe it's not about blame, and it IS about changing behavior, and making healthy choices. Hmmm, as far as the gravitate/avoid thing, maybe just take it a step, and a person, at a time? I suspect that everyone there is there for the same reasons...and they have taken a positive step in the right direction.
I sincerely hope that this will turn out to be a great and helpful experience for you. If not, well, you know what they say...the door swings both ways. Again, I'll be very anxious to hear about your experience...maybe actually hearing about a meeting from someone first-hand will be a good motivator for me. Good luck to you!
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