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<blockquote>Betty Bowman wrote:<ul>
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 For those people with eating disorders, the holidays can be very upsetting and difficult, full of fear, triggers and isolation.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is due to exposure to lots of foods, people, parties and get togethers.

How you can support someone with an eating disorder during the holidays:

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 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not pressure them to eat and do not make a big issue about what and how much they are eating.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not draw any attention to them when they do eat. 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not focus too much on food. 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not talk about weight loss or gain, or diets.&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plan activities that are not centered on food – focus on the family and valued time and do things like board games, singing carols, decorating, opening gifts or just talking. 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be kind and compassionate, patient and nurturing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Treat them with love and respect. 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ask them how they are doing and if they need help. 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not get angry about how they are feeling, just support them. 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spend quality time with them and be sure before the holiday itself or family gatherings that you make agreements on how best to support them. 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Keep family get-togethers small and informal, and free of conflict. 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not stare. 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not let them overly isolate. 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn all you can about their eating disorder and its triggers.
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From “How to Support Someone with an Eating Disorder During the Holidays

<a href="http://www.jcfs.org/response/blog/how-support-someone-eating-disorder-during-holiday" target="_blank">www.JCFS.org/response/blog/how-support-someone-eating-disorder-during-holiday</a> “Coping with a Loved Ones Eating Disorder During the Holidays” 
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