When I was a teenager, I used Ala-Teen to get through some problems. In all honesty, I don't believe I really worked the program then. But some of the meanings did make an impact, and having a place to talk and meet others who were going though similar issues helped a lot. I also wasn't very spiritual and had very little religious identity back then.
So here I am, far overweight and considering OA. I would love to have people in real life who are where I'm at to talk to. But, I have a few issues.
Religiously and spiritually, I'm a pretty confusing person. I know everyone is welcome to share from wherever their perspective of HP is, but it really is pretty obvious at a meeting what you mean by HP or God depending on how you say things. I'm afraid I'll have to either hold back on certain feelings, or be judged by my peers. I know it's against the program, but that doesn't stop human nature.
The other issue I have is not every bit of the program seems to give with me. The biggest one being that I don't identify myself as a COE. I do have a disease, but that's not it. My disease is PCOS and it's not going to go away, though the symptoms might with care. I don't feel I have terrible cravings or addiction to sugar (though neither carbs or sugar is good in excess, but most any diet plan will tel you that!). So I have trouble identifying in those levels.
And I wonder if I'd ever be able to find a sponsor who can understand, identify with, and tolerate me.
My doctor put me on the south beach diet, and gave me medicine to help manage my PCOS. It does seem to be working. But, I miss having a support network (well, aside from online, such as HERE!). Do you think I can reconcile my issues? Or should I just go explore other options? (Weight Watcher$, TOPS, ect)
Uncertainty: Is OA for me?
