It's just not going to happen, at least for me, that way. When I found my web friends, I found an inner peace. That is what I needed. Many bulimics do well in the OA setting. But, for a fairly high percentage, OA represents fear.
Bulimics have a morbid fear of becoming obese.
Sitting in an OA meeting with people who are obese terrifies many bulimics. I met in the course of doing research for this paper have brought this point to my attention. In the warped mind of a bulimic, at the height of her illness, she may very well think that she might become obese herself. This is not conducive to providing a supportive and helpful atmosphere for recovery. This is again where on line support communities play an advantageous role.