Reflection Paper On Aa Meeting

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The 12 step meeting that I attended was an over eaters anonymous. When I arrived, I was greeted openly and the people were very friendly. I had to announced who I was and the purpose of me being there. I was surprise that I was accepted as part of the group. The group had given several pamphlets and invited me to attend their weekly meetings. There was a total of eight members and two guests. I took notice that there was not a speaker at the meeting. Instead it was a group of people viewing each other as equals. That was different for me, because I was used to seeing a speaker in group. The meeting started with an introduction of ourselves, followed by a serenity prayer. Each member of the group read the Twelve Traditions of Over Eaters …show more content…
The atmosphere was very welcoming, it seemed more like a casual get together rather than a meeting. The flow was very well organized and the format was well put together, similar to a lesson plan. There were hardly any pauses, it was just a continuous conversation. No one over talked anyone, every individual was being heard. The members were very supportive and attentive to each other. I believe newcomers would be very welcomed to this meeting. My only advice for the newcomers is to go in with an open honest mind, participate and be a part of the group. This group is very accepting to all who enters and it would be beneficial to embrace it. However, one of the requirements in attending this meeting is that they suggest that after attending one of their meetings, you attend at least five other meetings elsewhere before returning to make sure that their meeting is the right meeting for …show more content…
This addiction can have significant impact on your mental health and having the same effects on the brain as alcohol. This disease can also have an impact on relationships with friends and family, due to the fact they are told to use some self-control when they do not have any control. Being that this disease is sometimes paired with another addiction makes the impact and consequences even greater. For an example, looking at yourself one day already overweight but mobile and the next thing you know you are confined to a bed unable to do for yourself. Reason being, you allow this disease to take over you to the point where you are now tipping the scale with a hazardous weight. I have learned about the addictive process at this meeting, it begins with an over powering desire for escapes or pleasure. Denial becomes necessary, it takes priority over everything else, it is excessive, it takes on a life of its own, the coping mechanisms stop working and emotional control

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