Although Christmas is an amazing and joyful time of year for many, unfortunately it is not the same for others. It is a period where many that are suffering with an eating disorder get anxious due to the many aspects associated with Christmas, including the focus on food. We have put together a list of the many resources, tips and blog posts BodyMatters have spread over the year below:
- 5 Tips from 6 experts for surviving Christmas and new years without dieting
- Surviving Christmas
- Putting the Merry into Christmas
- Helping your loved one survive Christmas with an eating disorder
- 19 tips to help you survive Christmas
- Tips for the holiday season in eating disorder recovery
- Identifying holiday stressors
- BodyMatters top 20 books for holiday reading
There are also a wide range of services available over this period that you are able to contact:
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Lifeline: A crisis support service that provides short term support at any time for people who are having difficulty coping or staying safe.
13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au -
The Butterfly Foundation: Our national eating disorder service when you need someone to understand what you’re going through, or feel heard, or practice new skills they provide counselling support
1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) -
Kids Helpline: A free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years old
1800 33 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au -
Beyond Blue: Provides support on a range of mental health issues and is available via phone, online via chat or email
1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au
