Holidays
Does anyone else notice that their eating disorder symptoms or tendencies tend to worsen around the holidays? Especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. I tend to have trouble around this time of year and was wanting to know how common it is,,,
Holidays and family gatherings and yummy food can be a challenge to healthier food intake. It can be controlled by the amounts and extra exercise, good luck
@Brittney0w0
It is fairly common. I'm really glad you reached out. I met with a group earlier this evening and they were sharing the challenges of managing the holiday events with people and food and the thoughts about moderation and how to manage, particularly when people encourage them to try food and they feel pressured and their ED voice is speaking to them about what to do. With the focus on the food and their body image being so strong.
Thanks for bring this topic up. It's a really important one at this time of year. Particularly since this holiday can bring on many events with family, work and other gatherings.