A plan or routine can be hugely beneficial for anyone struggling with an eating disorder over the Christmas Period.
For many the food and indulgence around the festive period is enjoyable, however, for a person with an eating disorder it can be stressful and
encourage disordered behaviours.
Barry Murphy, communications officer with Bodywhys, says the identifying your primary stressors and ensuring you have a support system in place that
suits you can help.
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He also says that the person struggling should try to manage their expectations and accept that the day doesn't have to be perfect:
