treats without tricks: a Halloween survival guide for binge eating recovery

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.