Coping at Christmas with an Eating Disorder - A Survival Guide Made by an EBE

Christmas Survival Guide
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My name is Tiffany, and I am one of the lived experience researchers on the team! I have fully recovered from anorexia, and want to use my experience to help empower others. Recently, I was asked to give an EBE talk on navigating Christmas with an ED as this can be an extremely difficult period for those with an ED. I remember this festive season being one of dread instead of excitement, despite always having loved Christmas.

As Christmas is coming up, I have compiled a workbook, sharing my experiences and tips that helped me through this period. Every journey is different, but I hope that this workbook can be some comfort and help you feel more supported throughout Christmas.

Here are they key topics:

• Navigating unhelpful comments
• Not everything is about food!
• Perfectionism 
• Post-Christmas and 'New year new me'
• Navigating Christmas in hospital

Remember, this is a temporary season. Christmas is another day in recovery. Use the same strategies and tools you would use on any other day. If you are finding things difficult, COMMUNICATE! You deserve to feel as comfortable as possible, it is a big day for you. You are never a burden for setting boundaries. You've got this :)