Free eating and body image hotlines in Alabama

Hotline support for eating disorders and body image concerns is available in Alabama, United States.

If you can't stop criticizing your body or if you're using extreme measures to try to control the way your body looks, you may be facing a painful challenge. Eating disorders often start this way. If you experience any of these symptoms, consider getting support from one of 4 hotlines in Alabama, United States.

• 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.

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.

Taking the first step to talk to someone about what you're going through is hard but the sooner you get help, the sooner you may start to feel better. When you contact a helpline in Alabama, United States, a trained helpline counselor will listen to your concerns and offer you the support you need.

If you are ready to talk to someone about your eating or body image, you can contact a hotline in Alabama, United States for free and confidential support.