Helplines in Gansu, China.

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

Everything changes when you’re diagnosed with a serious, chronic or life-threatening physical illness. Coping with your new reality can be challenging, especially when you feel isolated or alone. You are valued. There are 0 helplines in Gansu, China where you can confide in volunteers or counselors for support when you feel:

• That you are struggling to cope with the unpredictable or disabling aspects of your illness.
• Afraid about the uncertainty of life and the pain you may feel from your symptoms.
• Self-hate over what you’ve become or what feel you must have done to deserve it.
• Fear of future physical discomfort, pain, changes to your routine, and possibly death.
• Like a burden to friends or family, and no longer a valuable member of society.
• That your medical condition is having a negative impact on your mental health and wellbeing.
• Regret or shame about what you may have done to cause or deserve your illness.
• Afraid of what the future holds, including the pain you may feel, disabilities or death.

Illness is usually unexpected, and it sometimes seems unfair. Perhaps the news or consequences of your illness has made you feel numb with shock and disappointment, or overwhelmed with powerful emotions. The inability to think straight or function may make you feel frustrated, anguished or useless. You are still valued.

Physical illness can bring emotional challenges that are hard to face without proper support. In Gansu, China, you can contact a helpline to speak with a counselor or volunteer who cares and understands how physical illness can impact on mental health. Asking for help does not mean that you're weak – it simply shows that you are human.