FA and Mental Health

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The free 12-Step program of Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) helps those struggling with Mental Health

In a self-reported survey of FA members,

• 98% of those who had experienced Mental Health Issues reported improvement in FA
• 27% were able to reduce or discontinue medication for depression with the help of their physicians
• 88% report a better spiritual life
• 80% report more fulfilling relationships, more stability and/or better stress management
• 71% reduced other addictive behaviors
• 50% reported healthier exercise habits and/or better overall hygiene

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"My pre-FA existence of mental health hospitals, pain, and depression is gone."

Five years ago I was living off of the state, attending mental health hospitals, and being dosed up on enough medication to wipe out a small village.

My life today is such a contrast to my pre-FA existence of pain and depression. I am grateful and happy. Who would have thought that by weighing and measuring a few meals a day and working the tools as so simply laid out, I could be living this kind of a life?

"Anti-depressants for bipolar never helped with how I abused food. Now in FA, when situations come up in my life, I am stable."

The diagnosis of the medical community was that I was bipolar. Anti-depressants helped with the mood swings, but they never helped with how I used food. I used food to stuff down feelings. I was powerless over my emotions.

The minute I walked into my first meeting, I knew that this was the program for me.

Today when situations come up in my life, I don't turn to food. I am stable in FA.

"I was afraid to leave my house. Today, each new day is an adventure."

My life was a confusing mess. I would not leave my house unless I was eating or was on drugs.

I was reluctant to follow FA's suggestions. Yet, I realized that following my own ideas led me to suicidal thoughts and mental hospitals. 

Today I can go to stores, ask for repairs I need for my apartment, make appointments, drive and maintain a car, do laundry, and learn to communicate in a positive way. All these hallmarks of a healthy life were impossible before.

Each day is a new adventure in freedom, my mind is clearer and my hope grows. I am so grateful.

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