Thanksgiving is upon us. What do you need to understand and care for yourself around food over the holidays? Ask your questions about your eating and food concerns in the comments.
Eating disorders affect women of all ages. Eating disorders do not disappear over time, and women do not outgrow them. Without putting conscious effort into recovery, eating disorders can be a continuous condition throughout life.
The good news is that recovery can begin at any age. It begins when a woman opens up to the possibility that she can receive the help she needs. So please, reach out for that help now with your questions.
Tips for Stress-Free Eating Over the Holidays
Using knowledge from my experience in treating women in their mid-twenties through mid-seventies, I can share some basic activities that foster eating disorder recovery.
Let me know your specific holiday challenges. I'll suggest one or more take-home exercises that can help you or someone you love to experience the coming holiday food fest with skill, ease and moderation.
Let's help each other make it a happy Thanksgiving!
Great list of coping strategies on Something Fishy
Community Support Every Day Almost Everywhere and Free
OA is a vast and free 12-step program for anyone with food issues of any kind.
Info: OA national website
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Written by Joanna Poppink, MFT. Joanna is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in eating disorder recovery, stress, PTSD, and adult development.
She is licensed in CA, AZ, OR, FL, and UT. Author of the Book: Healing Your Hungry Heart: Recovering from Your Eating Disorder
Appointments are virtual.
For a free telephone consultation, e-mail her at
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