Helplines in Vanuatu.

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

Being hyper-critical of your body may mean that you have a negative body image. Having a negative body image can escalate into disordered eating. If you're experiencing eating or body image problems, there are 1 free helplines available in Vanuatu. You may benefit from helpline support if you notice these symptoms:

• Skipping meals on a regular basis.
• Dizziness and potentially fainting.
• Shifting food around on your plate so it looks like you’ve eaten more than you have.
• Feeling guilty, ashamed, and disgusted after eating too much or after eating the “wrong” foods.
• Eating large portions of food and being unable to control yourself or extreme food restriction.
• Sudden weight loss or weight gain.
• Excessive thinking about food, eating, and body weight or shape.
• Growth of a fine layer of hair on the body called lanugo.

It can be hard to deal with the feelings of shame and guilt that so often accompany negative body image and disordered eating. Admitting that you've lost control and that you need help may feel harder than keeping your problems to yourself.

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

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