Helplines in American Samoa, United States for eating & body image.

Hotline support for eating disorders and body image concerns is available in American Samoa, 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 1 hotlines in American Samoa, United States.

• Regularly checking your body in the mirror for flaws.
• Sudden weight loss or weight gain.
• Feeling guilty, ashamed, and disgusted after eating too much or after eating the “wrong” foods.
• Missing periods or having irregular periods
• Trying to control your body weight/shape by vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise.
• Distorted body image: thinking you’re overweight when you’re a normal weight or underweight.
• Dizziness and potentially fainting.
• Excessive thinking about food, eating, and body weight or shape.

You may feel bad about how far your disordered eating has gone. Disordered eating and poor body image can cause feelings of shame and guilt. Often, these feelings make people want to withdraw from others.

Talking to someone about what you're experiencing can bring up uncomfortable feelings. You may wonder whether a stranger will understand you or how they can help. Crisis line counselors in American Samoa, United States are trained to help people cope with problems like yours. They will listen to you, support you, and give you appropriate guidance.

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