Helplines in Zambia.

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

If you're always disatisfied with the way your body looks and you've tried to control how it looks in harmful ways, then you may have an eating disorder. There are 1 hotlines in Zambia that help with body image and eating problems. If these symptoms sound familiar, reach out for free support:

• Fear of gaining weight and becoming larger.
• Poor circulation that causes cold hands and feet.
• Mood swings due to hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiences.
• Growth of a fine layer of hair on the body called lanugo.
• Cutting out certain foods or food groups all of a sudden.
• Lying to others about whether you have eaten so you can skip meals.
• Feeling uncomfortable eating in front of others.
• Missing periods or having irregular periods

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 Zambia are trained to help people cope with problems like yours. They will listen to you, support you, and give you appropriate guidance.

Consider contacting a hotline in Zambia right away for free, private help with eating and body image.