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Joanne said no unusual crisis made her turn to OA. "I want people to know that nothing dramatic happened to me to make me join OA. Just realizing my own pain was enough to cause me to seek help," she said. Now, with the help of OA, these people are able to put food back in nit I jil \w?y?T# I I [AN CAT 7 FOOTB. 11 united to ensuie sate c iving s IT'S TIME FOR I TE NIGHT SPECIAL 5.00! a. )NE Medium pan or original style aing for only $5,001 Valid after day. (Tax not included.) II. ii oartopatmg stores onty Not valid witn any cA^er otter C astomer pays apoicatve onwosPuninc Offer good thru 12/9/90 Health Center or another medical facility of your choice. Karl Harden and Lisa Mohn are employees of the USC Open Door at the Thomson Student Health Center. a proper perspective. Tm always one bite away, but once you're free of your daily obsession, eating can go back into its proper place," Joanne said. Nancy said she finally has some peace. "I now have a peace of mind, a freedom I never though I'd have. We're like alcoholics, although I think eating disorders are worse oecause you nave to face your addiction three times a day when you eat. We'll never be over it, but each day we get a daily reprieve. That's an important concept," she said. Overeaters Anonymous has a hot line at 736-9878. They will give numbers and first names of people to call for support and information on meetings. If you suspect someone you know has a problem, Susan said, "Confronting them may be the only answer." ( Se 2! 11 "xk ! > "EAST I r 4 )9i !! 1 / y CL67 1 Deluxe pan or original ini, sausage, onion, green r $9.99. Receive a SECOND _ 00 more. (Tax not included.) I I Just Call and g< I I I I my No( valid with any o(heiotl? 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