Helplines in Lower Saxony, Germany.

Hotline support for eating disorders and body image concerns is available in Lower Saxony, Germany.

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 0 hotlines in Lower Saxony, Germany.

• Fear of gaining weight and becoming larger.
• Poor circulation that causes cold hands and feet.
• Mood swings due to hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiences.
• Growth of a fine layer of hair on the body called lanugo.
• Cutting out certain foods or food groups all of a sudden.
• Lying to others about whether you have eaten so you can skip meals.
• Feeling uncomfortable eating in front of others.
• Missing periods or having irregular periods

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.

It can be hard to deal with the feelings of shame and guilt that so often accompany negative body image and disordered eating. Admitting that you've lost control and that you need help may feel harder than keeping your problems to yourself.

For free and confidential support with eating and body image, consider contacting a hotline in Lower Saxony, Germany today.