New Year Resolutions and Recovery
The new year can be an exciting time accompanied with thoughts of anticipation and change. Many people start their new year with hopeful resolutions. Sadly, a high percentage of these resolutions dissolve as the month of January passes by. When one is in recovery after having dealt with an eating disorder, creating resolutions can be…
Providing Support During the Holiday Season
As a therapist working with patients diagnosed with eating disorders, I have come to learn that eating during the holiday season is not the only challenge my patients might face. Socialization can also be increasingly difficult. During this time, families desire increased interaction with loved ones. It does not matter if the relative lives near…
Eating Disorders and Thanksgiving; A Survival Guide
The Holidays can be a trying time for those struggling with eating disorders. Thanksgiving can be particularly challenging because it is the one holiday that is centered around food and “feasting”. Along with the holidays comes a certain amount of pressure and maintaining recovery can seem nearly impossible when facing the difficulty of gathering around…