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 5 free hotlines in Ohio, United States 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.

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.

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 Ohio, United States, a trained helpline counselor will listen to your concerns and offer you the support you need.

For free and confidential support with eating and body image, consider contacting a hotline in Ohio, United States today.