Helplines in Salzburg, Austria.

Are you or someone you know self-harming? Reach out for support from a helpline in Salzburg, Austria

If you can’t stop hurting yourself, then you may benefit from talking to someone who can support you emotionally. Once you've started relying on self-harming as a way to cope, it can be difficult to stop. But there are 2 hotlines in Salzburg, Austria that can support you. Self-harm can look like:

• Feeling like you need a physical release for your emotions
• Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
• Feeling like your head is spinning with thoughts and there's no other option to make it stop
• Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
• Feeling drawn to sharp objects, or items you could harm yourself with
• Feeling like you need an outlet to channel your painful emotions
• Coming up with excuses and ways to explain self-inflicted injuries
• Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain

"Many people have thought about self-harm or are currently using self-harm as a way to cope with their feelings. It may not feel like it, but you are not alone. Lots of people find it hard to manage overwhelming negative emotions. "

If you tend to hold things inside, talking to someone about your feelings can feel scary. However, trained helpline counselors and volunteers can help put you at ease. You can call a supporter in Salzburg, Austria when you have the urge to self-harm and they can talk you through your emotions.

Consider contacting a hotline in Salzburg, Austria right away for free, private help with self harm.