Just like any 'holiday' or speical event/occasion, it can be very hard when you have an eating disorder. Food everywhere... everyone happy(?). But do try to join in the festivities, if that is what your family do.
Not everyone celebrates halloween. My mum doesn't like halloween, so instead of dressing up and eating candy, we would go to the graveyard where my grandparents (my mums parents) are buried and light candles.
My dad doesn't understand the concept of Halloween... or the Americanized concept of Halloween.
When i was little, i guess i enjoyed all the candy, but i never liked dressing up. And still, i don't like dressing up. I don't really understand the whole thing with giving candy to kids... But i mean, free candy is always good? :)
So.. if you're family celebrates Halloween, or your younger siblings are going trick or treating, then challenge yourself and eat a chocolate or two. It wont kill you. It wont make you gain weight.
Challenge your ED. Do something which scares you.
But whatever you do, don't lock yourself away, just because you're scared or the anxiety is too much. Instead, go against the voice in your head.
Anyway, Happy Halloween!!!
I am currently on my way to Ireland.... wondering if anyone will be dressed up or not? Maybe i will get free sweets on the plane? Who knows.... ;)
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