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sy to do," said Dr. Dennis. "Yet, not saying anything is one of the worst things to do in the situation. The 'don't talk rule' is a big part of the disease and family members can help their loved ones recover with open, honest and loving dialog."

Join in Support

Support your loved ones by becoming involved in their support group and going to recovery meetings and family therapy sessions.

"It's important to stay in touch with your loved one's support environment, especially during the holidays because the disease doesn't take a holiday," added Dr. Dennis.

Ask Questions

Ask your loved one what would be helpful in their recovery, especially around the holidays.

"Are there certain foods that are triggers for their disease? If so, it's important, especially with loved ones in recovery from binge eating or bulimia, to get those foods that act as triggers out of the house," said Dr. Dennis.

Take Care of Yourself

While it's important for the person in recovery to continue to get support from support groups, sponsors, etc., it's just as important for family members to get their own support. By attending Family Anonymous or Al-Anon meetings, family members not only get the help needed to lovingly support someone in recovery, but also set an example to the person in recovery of the importance of support in the recovery process.

"Be in close contact with your sponsor or others in recovery before or after social and family gatherings," added Dr. Dennis. "Bringing along a support person, someone who knows what you are going through, is also a good idea."

As many as 10 million females and one million males are fighting a life and death battle with anorexia or bulimia and another 25 million are fighting a binge eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. Eating disorders are usually shrouded in secrec
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