Helplines in Ecuador.

Contact a hotline for eating disorder and body image issues in Ecuador today

Being hyper-critical of your body may mean that you have a negative body image. Having a negative body image can escalate into disordered eating. If you're experiencing eating or body image problems, there are 2 free helplines available in Ecuador. You may benefit from helpline support if you notice these symptoms:

• Lying to others about whether you have eaten so you can skip meals.
• Over-exercising as an attempt to control weight and make up for eating too much.
• Excessive thinking about food, eating, and body weight or shape.
• Mood swings due to hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiences.
• Trying to control your body weight/shape by vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise.
• Comparing your body shape and/or weight to others.
• Poor circulation that causes cold hands and feet.
• Eating large portions of food and being unable to control yourself or extreme food restriction.

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.

Talking to someone about what you're experiencing can bring up uncomfortable feelings. You may wonder whether a stranger will understand you or how they can help. Crisis line counselors in Ecuador are trained to help people cope with problems like yours. They will listen to you, support you, and give you appropriate guidance.

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