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Addictive Eaters Anonymous
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Description
Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life.
Wherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There are no dues or fees for membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
AEA is not a diet or weight loss organisation. AEA members follow a Twelve Step programme, based on that of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through working the Steps, members find a Higher Power and freedom from the obsession with food. Members share their experience with newcomers of how they have found sobriety. Sobriety in AEA is freedom from addictive eating and all mind-altering substances. AEA is not affiliated with any other organisation. AEA meetings are open to anyone. There is no cost to attend. Anyone with a desire to stop addictive eating can become an AEA member. Everyone is welcome in AEA, including family or friends of anyone who suffers from anorexia, bulimia, obesity or other forms of addictive eating. AEA also welcomes healthcare professionals and members of other Twelve Step recovery fellowships.
AEA is not a diet or weight loss organisation. AEA members follow a Twelve Step programme, based on that of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through working the Steps, members find a Higher Power and freedom from the obsession with food. Members share their experience with newcomers of how they have found sobriety. Sobriety in AEA is freedom from addictive eating and all mind-altering substances. AEA is not affiliated with any other organisation. AEA meetings are open to anyone. There is no cost to attend. Anyone with a desire to stop addictive eating can become an AEA member. Everyone is welcome in AEA, including family or friends of anyone who suffers from anorexia, bulimia, obesity or other forms of addictive eating. AEA also welcomes healthcare professionals and members of other Twelve Step recovery fellowships.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Eating disorders
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop addictive eating.
Click here to find a meeting near you. We also have online meetings via Zoom.
Description
AEA is not a diet or weight loss organisation. AEA members follow a Twelve Step programme, based on that of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through working the Steps, members find a Higher Power and freedom from the obsession with food. Members share their experience with newcomers of how they have found sobriety. Sobriety in AEA is freedom from addictive eating and all mind-altering substances.
AEA is not affiliated with any other organisation. AEA meetings are open to anyone. There is no cost to attend.
Anyone with a desire to stop addictive eating can become an AEA member. Everyone is welcome in AEA, including family or friends of anyone who suffers from anorexia, bulimia, obesity or other forms of addictive eating. AEA also welcomes healthcare professionals and members of other Twelve Step recovery fellowships.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Document Downloads
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Are you an addictive eater?
(PDF, 212.8 KB)
15 questions to ask yourself to help you decide if you have a problem with food. If that is the case, AEA can help.
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This page was last updated at 7:57PM on April 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Addictive Eaters Anonymous.