Travel Tips for ED Recovery | Surviving Summer pt.3

How to handle routine changes, overwhelm, hot weather, unpredictability…

Overview:

• Intro
• Coping with HEAT (& the effect it may have on body image due to discomfort & swelling)
• Coping with ROUTINE CHANGES (tips for planning)
• How to use be okay when THINGS GO WRONG and use unpredictability as a moment of growth.
• Putting your needs first & maximising COMFORT
• Outro

Eating disorders can increase rigid thinking, anxiety, overwhelm. They can make us less able to tolerate discomfort and all the chaos that can come with travel.

People with Anorexia are also more likely to have co-occurring conditions such as OCD, Autism, and Anxiety Disorders. This can add to the overall stress of travel and may mean you need extra planning & reassurance. So I hope this episode provides that!

Don’t forget to check out parts 1 & 2 of this summer mini-series!

Links:

• Etsy shop: RealRecoveryUK
• Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk
• Instagram: @realrecoveryuk
• Podcast Instagram: @realrecoverypodcast
• Substack: recent article (anxiety tools & research)