Free eating and body image hotlines in Missouri

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

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 3 free hotlines in Missouri, United States that can help you:

• Lying to others about whether you have eaten so you can skip meals.
• Over-exercising as an attempt to control weight and make up for eating too much.
• Excessive thinking about food, eating, and body weight or shape.
• Mood swings due to hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiences.
• Trying to control your body weight/shape by vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise.
• Comparing your body shape and/or weight to others.
• Poor circulation that causes cold hands and feet.
• Eating large portions of food and being unable to control yourself or extreme food restriction.

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.

You may be nervous to call a helpline in Missouri, United States 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.

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