Bringing eating disorders to light this Thanksgiving

(WTVO) — Thanksgiving can be a struggle for people with eating disorders.

A local therapist said the amount of food on the table could be a trigger. said that there is

Alex Gonzalez, Releve Counseling therapist, said: “Maybe I need to look into it so I don’t get overwhelmed. Or if I get overwhelmed, ‘What should I do?'”

Therapists are encouraged to set boundaries and remember that it’s okay to say no to people, even family members.