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Christmas is especially difficult for those struggling with negative body image, dysmorphia or an ED, as food and weight are centralised.
Here is a thread on some distraction techniques that could help
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Christmas is especially difficult for those struggling with negative body image, dysmorphia or an ED, as food and weight are centralised.
Here is a thread on some distraction techniques that could help
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• Read a book or some poetry and say it aloud
• Knit or sew
• Surround yourself with people
• Light scented candles
• Call a friend to chat
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• Knit or sew
• Surround yourself with people
• Light scented candles
• Call a friend to chat
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• Sing loudly
• Dance around your bedroom
• Cuddle a soft toy
• Do some yoga
• Play games online
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• Dance around your bedroom
• Cuddle a soft toy
• Do some yoga
• Play games online
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• Tidy your room
• Pop bubble wrap
•Watch your favourite TV show
• Write down your feelings
• Breathe slowly or meditate, and focus on it
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• Pop bubble wrap
•Watch your favourite TV show
• Write down your feelings
• Breathe slowly or meditate, and focus on it
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• Listen to music
• Do your makeup
• Get some fresh air and go for a walk
• Paint or draw something that makes you happy
• Listen to soothing sounds
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• Do your makeup
• Get some fresh air and go for a walk
• Paint or draw something that makes you happy
• Listen to soothing sounds
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• Memorise a poem or song
• Play a game after a meal
• Write yourself an 'I love you letter'
• Watch a film and play with a rubber band
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• Play a game after a meal
• Write yourself an 'I love you letter'
• Watch a film and play with a rubber band
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