Helplines in Otago, New Zealand.

Contact a hotline for eating disorder and body image issues in Otago, New Zealand today

It's normal to feel disatisfied with the way your body looks some days. But you don't deserve to feel this way most days. Poor body image can lead to disordered eating. If you have any of the following symptoms, there are 0 free hotlines in Otago, New Zealand that can help you:

• 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.

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.

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 Otago, New Zealand, you will be treated with warmth, acceptance, and understanding.

If you think you might need support with disordered eating or body image today, consider contacting a helpline in Otago, New Zealand for free, confidential help.