Having a plan for how to deal with the stress of the holidays is the most important thing you can do. "Before the holiday season starts, talk with your therapist, dietitian, or a trusted loved one to create a plan and prepare for potential stressors that could come up," Dr. Weiser told POPSUGAR. If you're attending a gathering, find out what food will be served and who's coming. Then come up with a plan for how you'll cope with food anxiety and other holiday stressors (like toxic relationships or changes to your routine), without returning to disordered behaviours. Write down a list of people you can turn to when you're struggling.