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Advice by Kaela: Thanksgiving Is Coming Up And I Am Anxious About How To Navigate The Meal Time With My Family

By Kaela Scott

Question:  Thanksgiving is coming up and I am anxious about how to navigate the meal time with me family. Any suggestions?

Answer:  The holidays are always a challenging time when you struggle with an eating disorder. Food is often the main focus of Thanksgiving, which makes the whole weekend feel overwhelming. If your family knows you struggle here are a few tips that I recommend to make the weekend one that you’re thankful for:

If, on the other hand, your family doesn’t know about your eating disorder, here are a few tips to survive the weekend:

Getting through holiday weekends can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it more manageable. Try implementing these tips above and see how it goes. Remember, you are stronger than you think and this Thanksgiving is an opportunity to lean into your healthy side.

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Kaela Scott is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in Eating Disorders. She runs her own private practice and works with the Looking Glass Foundation in both their summer camp and their Hand In Hand Program. She has been passionate about working with eating disorders since freeing herself from her own struggle and realizing what it is like to be happy and well. When she isn’t working, you can find Kaela either cozying up with a cup of tea and her friends or up in the mountains going for a hike. 

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