Getting the right support for you
It may be that a good starting point for you now is to take your time to identify the help you need to support your mental health and wellbeing, at this time.
This page signposts you to a range of help and support options. It is also useful to look at what additional support is offered in your local area as there may be trauma-focused support services available in some areas.
Emotional eating or binge eating Help and support services
If you have developed patterns of emotional eating or binge eating, as a way of comforting yourself, these may be getting in the way of you making changes for healthy and effective weight management.
Accessing support and help to overcome this will help you to learn coping strategies, which may be your priority right now.
BEAT
- Get help for myself - Beat
- Phone Helplines in Wales 0808 801 0433 (BEAT Helplines are open 365 days a year 9am – midnight weekdays, and 4pm–midnight weekends and bank holidays).
- BEAT Online chat
- BEAT Email support for Wales: Waleshelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
GP - You can call or see your local GP who will discuss what support and help you need and refer you as appropriate.
Alcohol and or drug support Help and support services
Other means of self-soothing can include using alcohol or drugs which may be preventing healthy weight loss. Accessing support and help to overcome these behaviours can help you identify and learn coping strategies, which may be your priority.
Drug and alcohol helpline
Call 0808 808 2234 or text DAN to 81066, Dan is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Drinkline - A free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else's. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm).
Alcoholics Anonymous - The helpline is open 24/7 on 0800 9177 650. If you would prefer, you can also email them at help@aamail.org or live chat via their website.
Alcohol Change - Get help now
GP - Your GP is often a good place to start for alcohol/drug related problems. They will be able to provide confidential advice and refer you for extra support.
Are you struggling with ongoing mental ill health because of trauma?
If trauma is getting in the way of your ability to function, and you feel is getting in the way of you engaging with healthy weight management support your next steps may be to identify help and support that works for you.
Self-help resources and NHS services:
Bereavement counselling - if you have and or are suffering trauma due to a sudden death bereavement counselling may help:
CRUSE - you can call free on 0808 808 1677 (please note this line is not 24hrs).
MIND Helpline - If you need non-urgent information about mental health support and services that may be available to you please call 0300 123 3393 or Email info@mind.org.uk Find more information on MIND helplines page and find your local centre which can offer free counselling and support
Local Mental Health Services - Contact your GP who can refer you for help and support
Community Mental Health Team - If you have had previous input from your local team, you may have been advised to contact them direct if you need support. You can also speak to your GP if your mental health has got worse, and they will refer you as appropriate.
Local Psychological Therapies Services - This service needs a GP referral so contact your GP first.
Continue your journey
Click on the next page Understanding weight to continue your journey.
