Holiday Tips

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Registered: 12-13-2006
Holiday Tips
Sat, 12-23-2006 - 11:55am

Greetings All!


I know with Christmas quickly approaching, many are concerned with how they will cope with their eating disorder. Here are a couple things to consider...


-Take things moment-by-moment.


-When you feel overwhelmed or anxious, do something to try to put your mind at ease - count backwards from 100 down to zero. Take a walk. Read. Meditate. Pray. Play a video game. Check the board, write on the board, etc.


-Be gentle to yourself.


-Enjoy your time with family and friends.


-Set REALISTIC goals! Don't try to set a goal that you know will be very hard to achieve. It's setting yourself up for failure and disappointment.


For more ideas, check this website out... http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=286&Profile_ID=73493


I hope that you take time to enjoy the day. Christmas is only but once a year. Give yourself a break, let that be  present to yourself. Above all, take care of yourself.


We'll check the board often on Christmas. Should you need a moment to vent or "talk"; please, check in.


Catherine

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