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Eating During the Holidays.
The holidays are about togetherness, celebration, and let's be honest.. food!
Food acts as a symbol for many purposes; it can symbolize culture, tradition, unity, comfort, celebration, wealth, and love.
For example: The smell of grandma's cinnamon Christmas bread can provide us with a sense of nostalgia; when we bake cookies for our coworkers, we are telling them that we appreciate them; eating at the dinner table may be the only time we get to spend with our families during busy week days. Food is powerful.
For some, however, who are struggling with eating difficulties, food can symbolize something very different: anxiety, guilt, self-hatred, jealousy, and isolation (to name a few). It can be hard to know what to say to someone who's recovering from an eating disorder, especially when much conversation is about food during holiday gatherings, "Those potatoes were so good! I'm going to have another helping" or "What should we make for dessert this year? " Without knowing it, we could be accidentally triggering someone who is working hard at recovery.
Kristie Wyler, MS, LLP, who specializes in working with those struggling with eating difficulties has 6 suggestions for helping you support your loved ones during the holiday season. #2? Skip the Labels. Click the link below for more helpful tips!
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