Helplines in Vietnam.

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

If you can't stop criticizing your body or if you're using extreme measures to try to control the way your body looks, you may be facing a painful challenge. Eating disorders often start this way. If you experience any of these symptoms, consider getting support from one of 1 hotlines in Vietnam.

• 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.

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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam for free, confidential help.