The relationship between people and food is often a complex one. There are those who don’t give much thought to food. And then some who are addicted to it and identify as compulsive eaters. Like other addictions, compulsive eating is seen as an illness. According to Overeaters Anonymous, their members range from extremely overweight to average and underweight, and this is why being an overeater is not defined by weight. Some are able to maintain periodic control over their eating, while others are unable to control it. All members are equipped with the 12-step programme to aid in their recovery. Independent Newspapers spoke to three members of Overeaters Anonymous about their journeys...
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