Helplines in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Struggling with self-harm? Get help from a hotline in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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 1 hotlines in Bosnia and Herzegovina that can support you. Self-harm can look like:

• Imagining hurting yourself
• A desire to punish or hurt yourself
• Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain
• Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
• Not wanting to die, but still feeling like you need the pain
• Having sudden impulses to hurt yourself
• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
• Taking part in high-risk activities, disregarding safety

"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. "

Talking about difficult emotions with someone compassionate and non-judgemental may help lighten your burdens. There are dedicated helpline volunteers in Bosnia and Herzegovina who are trained to support people through emotional distress. A helpline volunteer can help you process complex feelings and introduce you to healthy coping tools at your own discretion.

For free and confidential support with self harm, consider contacting a hotline in Bosnia and Herzegovina today.