Facing the Holidays with an Eating Disorder

Holiday stress can amplify eating disorders, addiction, and body image issues. Having a clear plan and support system is critical to managing these particularly stressful times for those in recovery.  

In this episode, Deena and Brian address how to prepare for the holidays, what social media doesn’t show, and why increasing awareness is vital to combating eating disorder statistics.   

In this episode, you’ll also hear: 

• Navigating holiday stress  
• Impact of social media on body image 
• Raising awareness about eating disorders  

Must-listen moments:  

[00:3:44] To somebody who's either in recovery or just starting out in recovery, really think about what's my plan and be able to have an answer for that. If you do, you'll be really successful in navigating some of the stress of the holidays.   

[00:06:13] I know it's hard to accept yourself and what you look like, especially with today's standards. You have the Kardashians, and you have everybody else in social media…you see people on Instagram, and everybody wants to use these filters. 

[00:16:24] NIDA, National Eating Disorder Association, provides a National Eating Disorder Week, and for 2024, it will be held from February 26th through March 1st, 2024.  

 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

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