Celebrating Halloween can come in many forms – enjoying spooky stories, watching scary movies, dressing up in creative costumes, and enjoying sweet treats. Knowing which aspect of Halloween excites you can take the pressure off the emphasis on candy and help guide your celebration of this spooky day.
Although Halloween can be thrilling, with friends and family dressing up in costumes and attending haunted houses, people in eating disorder recovery may feel more anxious than excited.
For those of you who are Halloween fanatics, it is spooky season! And for those, such as myself, who are scaredey cats, it is pumpkin season! No matter where you fall on the spectrum of Halloween enthusiasm, enjoying October with a recovery-oriented mindset is crucial to help you create memories and experiences.
Combat self-comparison haunting your thoughts. Learn strategies to navigate social triggers and focus on experiences over appearances for better mental health.
Discover tips for navigating Halloween in eating disorder recovery. Practice mindful eating, solidify anxiety-reducing plans, wear comfortable clothes, and find non-food-related activities. Remember, Halloween is just one day; prioritize your comfort and recovery.
Discover how to overcome fear foods in eating disorder recovery. Learn why they cause anxiety, how to challenge them, and the importance of expert support.
