Enjoying the Holidays from a California Eating Disorder Recovery Center

For many people, one of their favorite parts about the holidays is the food. For someone who is recovering from an eating disorder, the many events centered on a meal can be challenging. At our California eating disorder recovery center, we encourage people to make a plan before the holidays arrive for how they will find ways to enjoy them.

Ways to Focus on Friends and Family, not Food

Here are some time-tested tips for putting the fun back in holiday celebrations while you are in recovery: 

Talk with a family member about your triggers. While those closest to you may understand what you’re going through, extended family members may not. Talk with a loved one that you’re close with and explain how you intend to handle meals and eating around the holidays. They can then share this information with others so they have some background.

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