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Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is a Hindu festival celebrating the goddess Durga. This year, autumn Navratri takes place from October 15th - October 24th. The festival is commemorated with the idea that good always reigns over evil.
Attending events with buffets or self-serve food options can be anxiety-inducing, especially if you are struggling with food. When struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, chronic dieting, or anxiety around food, these gatherings can add additional barriers to meeting your body’s needs and feeling comfortable at the event while allowing yourself to have a good time with friends and family.
College can be an exciting time for many, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Going to college is often the first time young adults live independently and control their own meals. However, being accountable for feeding oneself can be triggering and daunting for people with eating disorders.
Eating during lunch at school can add an unwelcome layer of anxiety when recovering from an eating disorder. While the structure and schedule school brings can be relieving, the public setting can also be stressful. There may be triggers at school, but it is possible to focus on your recovery regardless of outside influences.
