Helplines in Tonga.

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

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 1 free hotlines in Tonga that can help you:

• Lying to others about whether you have eaten so you can skip meals.
• A lack of energy and fatigue.
• Excessive thinking about food, eating, and body weight or shape.
• Growth of a fine layer of hair on the body called lanugo.
• Gastrointestinal problems such as a sore stomach, constipation, and acid reflux.
• Feeling uncomfortable eating in front of others.
• Regularly checking your body in the mirror for flaws.
• Mood swings due to hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiences.

You may feel like you have to hide your eating and body image issues. You may feel ashamed or guilty for having bad thoughts about your body and for using harmful behaviors to control your weight. The prospect of telling someone about what you're experiencing can be scary.

You may be nervous to call a helpline in Tonga because you're worried about how the person on the other line may react. These fears are completely normal. What's important to know is that helpline staff are well trained and they will treat you with compassion and understanding.

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