Helplines in CKT, Northern Ireland.

Struggling with eating and body image concerns? Contact a helpline in CKT, Northern Ireland for support.

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 1 free helplines available in CKT, Northern Ireland. You may benefit from helpline support if you notice these symptoms:

• Over-exercising as an attempt to control weight and make up for eating too much.
• A lack of energy and fatigue.
• Mood swings due to hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiences.
• Regularly checking your body in the mirror for flaws.
• Withdrawal from social activities, especially ones that involve food and eating.
• Lying to others about whether you have eaten so you can skip meals.
• Comparing your body shape and/or weight to others.
• Feeling uncomfortable eating in front of others.

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 CKT, Northern Ireland today.