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For someone coping with an eating disorder, holiday meals can be fraught with anxiety rather than comfort.

At holiday meals, help those with eating disorders by avoiding conversation about weight, food, and exercise.

When combined with self-help tools, support from family and friends during holiday events can aid recovery.

Imagine sitting down to a holiday meal with family and friends while battling an eating disorder . The experience can feel completely different from that of those who are not struggling. Many people look forward to holiday meals—the flavors, the enjoyment of good food, and the satisfaction of a hearty appetite . Most of all, they anticipate the warmth of gathering with loved ones. But for someone coping with an eating disorder, these moments can be fra

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