Helplines in Queensland, Australia.

Feeling defeated by the impacts of a physical illness? Free helplines are available in Queensland, Australia

The news and reality of a physical illness can have a disruptive impact on your life. You may have trouble doing things that seemed effortless before. You may feel alone, burdensome, or isolated from your friends and family. In Queensland, Australia there are 0 helplines you can contact for support whenever you feel:

• That you are powerless, hopeless or burdensome.
• Regret or shame about what you may have done to cause or deserve your illness.
• Isolated from those who don’t comprehend your discomfort or the seriousness of your condition.
• Anger and disbelief about your diagnosis, and constantly asking yourself, “why me?”
• Worry that you are a burden and no longer as active or capable as before.
• Worried about how you’ll look after your family when you are sick, you lose your job, or become disabled.
• Cut off from your family and friends who cannot understand what you are going through.
• Afraid about the uncertainty of life and the pain you may feel from your symptoms.

Physical illness can disrupt your sleep patterns, family life, social life, work life, and your ability to function as normal. Medication, pain and exhaustion can make it difficult to think straight or process your feelings. A bad diagnosis can feel devastating.

Facing the challenges of physical illness requires strength that can sometimes only come through support. There are volunteers and counselors in Queensland, Australia who are waiting to hear your concerns and help you find the emotional strength and resilience within you. Asking for help doesn't mean you're weak – it shows that you are human.