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Hotline support for eating disorders and body image issues is available in Victoria, Australia

If you're unhappy with the way your body looks and it's affecting how you feel from day to day, you may be at risk for developing an eating disorder. Perhaps you're already experiencing eating problems. If you have any of the following symptoms, reach out to one of 1 hotlines in Victoria, Australia.

  • Over-exercising as an attempt to control weight and make up for eating too much.
  • Dizziness and potentially fainting.
  • Comparing your body shape and/or weight to others.
  • Gastrointestinal problems such as a sore stomach, constipation, and acid reflux.
  • Eating large portions of food and being unable to control yourself or extreme food restriction.
  • Regularly checking your body in the mirror for flaws.
  • Skipping meals on a regular basis.
  • Cutting out certain foods or food groups all of a sudden.

You may feel so ashamed of your body and your eating habits that you want to hide away and disengage from the world. It may be hard to open up about how you're feeling because you may think that you'll be misunderstood.

Opening up about how you're feeling may seem scary, but crisis counselors are trained to be supportive and non-judgemental. So you can rest assured knowing that when you call a helpline in Victoria, Australia, you will be treated with warmth, acceptance, and understanding.

Consider contacting a hotline in Victoria, Australia right away for free, private help with eating and body image.


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