In short order, beginning with Halloween and probably already in households and workplaces around the country the "holiday spirit" will begin. Those attempting recovering from an eating disorder often find themselves dreading this time of the year as there are numerous upcoming occasions where food is often central to social gatherings.
Halloween traditions seldom center around dressing up as a goblin and then doing homework. People tend look forward to the Thanksgiving football game second only to the meal. The same can be said for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Ramadan and the coup de grace... SuperBowl Sunday.
In addition to triggers of food, there are stressors of being(or not being) with family. Ah, the ties that bind. There may be added stress of money, religion, sexuality, career and of your own immediate family.
Lastly, examining your own insecurities, there is the stress of your weight status. There may be anxiety over comments being made? Will you have support?
