The holiday season can be really challenging for people recovering from an eating disorder.
Here are some tips to help you get through this time of year:
– Practice self-care: take time for yourself to relax, unwind and reduce stress and anxiety.
– Have a plan for how to approach holiday meals: your support team can guide you. It will help you cope with your anxiety and what to do should a family member become judgmental
– Set healthy boundaries: during this period, there will be a lot of diet talks or diet plans. Remember it is okay to say to events, to leave a conversation or unfollow social media accounts that promote diets and quick fixes.
– Shift your focus: start and end your day with gratitude: write 3 things you are most grateful for
– Don’t skip meals: Skipping lunch to be able to enjoy dinner or vice versa is not a good idea. It will make you eat more and crave high-calorie foods. Therefore, eat regularly and try to stick to your structured eating schedule
– Be gentle with yourself: try talking to yourself the way that you would a loved one or small child who was struggling. Remember that you are not alone and you are not a failure.
– Sleep well: 7-8 hours a night
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