Food and the Festive Season:- navigating Christmas with an eating disorder (or disordered eating)

It’s difficult to think of Christmas beyond the food. Indulgence is the focus, with the expectation of laughter, love and joy.  But the reality is often very different. Not only is the whole experience overwhelming, but it’s also riddled with fear and guilt. How the hell do you get through all this?

In this episode, Mel helps you put a strategy in place; one that helps to remove your attention from your eating disorder, that takes the focus away from the food and helps you navigate any tricky or triggering social situations.

Hear how having a dedicated support person, using safe words, thought stopping, an creating exit plan (and more), so whatever comes your way, you have the power to choose you and decide what happens next. You’ve got this!

 

Resources

Mentioned in the Pick n Mix.

1.Lana’s basket – eating disorder and mental health recovery cutlery https://www.lanasbasket.com

2.How to help someone with an eating disorder handbook by Dr Pamela MacDonald https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Help-Someone-Eating-Disorder/dp/1789561973

BEAT POD (Peer-support & Online Development) for parents and carers https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/training-events/find-training/training-for-parents-and-carers

3. Dealing with diet talk blog https://www.wakemannutrition.com/blogs/mels-blog/dealing-with-diet-talk