Helplines in North Tyneside, England.

Hotline support for eating disorders and body image issues is available in North Tyneside, England

If you're unhappy with the way your body looks and it's affecting how you feel from day to day, you may be at risk for developing an eating disorder. Perhaps you're already experiencing eating problems. If you have any of the following symptoms, reach out to one of 0 hotlines in North Tyneside, England.

• Eating large portions of food and being unable to control yourself or extreme food restriction.
• Lying to others about whether you have eaten so you can skip meals.
• Distorted body image: thinking you’re overweight when you’re a normal weight or underweight.
• Withdrawal from social activities, especially ones that involve food and eating.
• Experiencing strong negative emotions when thinking about your body.
• Feeling guilty, ashamed, and disgusted after eating too much or after eating the “wrong” foods.
• Being overly cautious of food portion size, especially about eating "too much."
• Growth of a fine layer of hair on the body called lanugo.

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.

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.

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