Helplines in Gambia.

Struggling with eating and body image concerns? Contact a helpline in Gambia for support.

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 Gambia.

• Being overly cautious of food portion size, especially about eating "too much."
• Missing periods or having irregular periods
• Sudden weight loss or weight gain.
• Skipping meals on a regular basis.
• Monitoring calories consumed very cautiously and paying close attention to food nutrition labels.
• A lack of energy and fatigue.
• Negative self-talk related to body weight, shape, or size.
• Growth of a fine layer of hair on the body called lanugo.

Eating disorders can be all-consuming. When you become preoccupied with controlling your weight and what you eat, other important aspects of life can fall by the wayside. It can be an extremely isolating experience.

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 Gambia, you will be treated with warmth, acceptance, and understanding.

If you feel like you might need support with your body image or eating disorders, try reaching out to a hotline in Gambia. It's free and confidential.