Halloween can be a challenging time for those in binge eating recovery, with tempting treats, food-centered events, and body image pressures around costumes. This blog provides practical tips to help navigate Halloween while staying on track with recovery, including maintaining balanced meals to curb binge urges, embracing “fun foods” mindfully, setting boundaries around food-focused gatherings, and practicing ACT defusion techniques to manage intrusive thoughts and urges to binge. By focusing on self-care, connection, and compassionate coping strategies, you can enjoy Halloween without compromising your progress.

Eating disorders are often thought of as a women's issue, but men are significantly affected as well, with estimates suggesting that at least 25% of sufferers are male. Many men struggle with conditions like binge eating disorder (BED) and muscle dysmorphia, driven by societal pressures to achieve unrealistic body ideals. Despite the prevalence of eating disorders in men, stigma and traditional views of masculinity make it difficult for them to seek help. Treatment approaches are often tailored to women, leaving men underdiagnosed and underserved. Raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and developing gender-sensitive treatments are crucial steps toward ensuring that men struggling with eating disorders get the support they need.