This holiday gift guide will surely give you a number of gift ideas for someone in eating disorder recovery. I have made sure to include gifts for all budgets & personalities.

Therapy Notebooks offers a range of guided notebooks. The Anti-Anxiety Notebook helps reduce anxiety and manage stress with guided journal entries, tips from therapists, structured exercises, and more. The notebook uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you develop skills to overcome destructive thought patterns.

The Give Yourself Kindness Journal is recommended by experts and rooted in science-backed self-compassion. It’s filled with daily inspiration and three months of research-driven prompts. You can add a free gift message which will be handwritten.

The Mindful Affirmations for Health and Wellbeing from Intelligent Change is perfect for a stocking stuffer or a more affordable option. This deck of healing affirmations is just $30.00.

The fragrance lover will go crazy with anything from Pura, but Pura Plus is next level for home fragrance. A clean space with a calming scent can provide a lot of relaxation, and pleasant smells can help to improve mood.

When You’re Ready, This is How You Heal is a beautifully written book by Brianna Wiest that offers insight into the journey of healing. Anyone who reads this book will feel empowered to embark on the path of transformation.

Give the gift of better sleep with the Hatch Restore 2 smart sleep clock. Sleep is crucial for emotional processing and regulation. Use Restore to help customize a sleep routine with soothing light, sleep sounds, and sunrise alarms.

The Mayfair Group offers this chic hoodie, perfect for the mental health advocate. It reads, “It Costs $0.00 To Be A Nice Person.” It has an oversized relaxed fit. Embrace purposeful messaging!

Grab a pack of Recovery Stickers. They make the best stocking stuffers! Perfect for a water bottle, laptop, folders, or anything. And, the pack contains 13 different recovery-focused stickers.

For the person who can’t have enough fidgets, gift them with Crags Magnetic Putty from SPEKS. It’s super satisfying, and provides instant stress relief.

For the experienced meditator, opt for this adjustable modern meditation chair from the Mindful Modern store on Amazon. Encourage a loved one to dive deeper into their practice to raise their awareness and build emotional resilience.

The CozyChic Ribbed Throw Blanket from Barefoot Dreams is the softest throw for easy Sundays. Give the gift of relaxation and bliss with this luxury blanket. It comes in a variety of calming neutral colors. The color “almond” is pictured here.

You can never go wrong with fuzzy socks, especially the Ugg Cozy Chenille Socks. Perfect for those looking for a more affordable self-care gift, and anyone who loves neutrals.

This Self Love Workbook for Women is perfect for all ages. This workbook will help release self-doubt. It’s an affordable option for $10.00 and ships fast with Amazon Prime.

The ultimate luxury gift: an LED red light mask from The Light Salon to help those in recovery battling acne or other skin issues. It’s not cheap. But it is the real deal.

Give the ultimate gift of tranquility with this aromatherapy inhaler from Madison & Green. This inhaler is deeply relaxing and provides a moment of relief when experiencing anxiety. The scent is herbaceous, slightly sweet, and cooling.

Calm Strips are textured sensory strips that help regulate stress and promote mindfulness. The “Just Breathe” strips have a soft sand texture and serve as a reminder to pause and take a deep breath.

Show your loved one that you understand how difficult their journey is with the “Growth Is A Process” hoodie from Happiness Project. It’s a heavyweight unisex hoodie with an oversized fit. 15% of profits are donated to mental health charities.

For the jewelry reminder, this “fearless” beaded bracelet from Little Words Project is the perfect everyday reminder of how strong one is who fights this battle. 25% of the net proceeds will benefit the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. 

For the journalist, purchase this affordable, aesthetically-pleasing guided journal called, “Being in Your Body.“ This journal will show you how to cultivate confidence with beautiful illustrations and thought-provoking prompts.

For someone who needs extra support and accountability, give the gift of 1 on 1 coaching with someone who has lived experience. Please reach out to me via e-mail at merritelizabethecovery@gmail.com for more information on gifting a coaching session.

I hope this eating disorder recovery gift guide helped you find the perfect gift for your loved one. If not, please reach out to me and I will help you find a more personalized gift!

Revised by Merrit Elizabeth on October 30, 2024.

Merrit Elizabeth

Merrit Elizabeth is an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach certified by The Carolyn Costin Institute. She holds a master’s degree in Health Promotion Management and has years of experience working with women with eating disorders.