23 Nov, 2024
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Surviving christmas with an eating disorder article

15 Helpful Tips for the Holiday SeasonThink about what might trigger you over the holiday season, and plan some coping strategies in advance. Identify a support person who is available to listen to you if you feel overwhelmed.If you are travelling away on holidays, take some resources that will support you while you’re away – e.g. books, phone numbers or helpful websites.Try to find out beforehand what food will be served at an event, if that will help to reduce your anxiety. If appropriate, you could offer to take ‘safe’ food to share so you will feel comfortable that there is something you can eat.If you don’t feel comfortable eating at an event, have something healthy and delicious before you attend to help you…