Eating feels out of control
Worrying about food, weight or eating, for yourself or someone else, is reason enough to call.
You don't need a diagnosis, and you don't have to look ill to deserve help.
Who can help
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Eating disorders
Beat
England 0808 801 0677Scotland 0808 801 0432 · Wales 0808 801 0433 · Northern Ireland 0808 801 0434Opening hours on beateatingdisorders.org.uk
A free helpline for each nation, for anyone worried about food, weight or eating, for themselves or someone else.
Struggling to cope, any time
Samaritans
116 123Free, 24/7, every day of the year
For anyone struggling to cope. You don't need to be suicidal to call.
Prefer to text
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258Free, confidential, 24/7
A trained volunteer texts back. No calls, no talking out loud.
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Good to know
- Your GP is the usual route to NHS treatment. Taking someone with you can help.
- If you're worried about someone, talk to them about how they're feeling, not about food or weight.
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