Feast or famine? Thanksgiving a dreadful holiday for eating disorders.
Steamed vegetables, roasted turkey without seasoning or gravy, and baked sweet potatoes are not generally items served at a Thanksgiving dinner. However, for an anorexic and a person with an eating disorder, these are more likely to be acceptable foods to eat rather than your typical holiday meal. Twelve years ago, I remember vividly driving home from Michigan State University for the Thanksgiving weekend. A holiday that is traditionally known for celebrating around a dining room table, surrounded by family and friends, it is notorious for being a cheerful, enjoyable, and gratifying day for many people. It is a holiday that revolves around a monumentalRead More →