Helplines in Río Negro, Argentina.

Battling to come to grips with a physical illness? Get support from a free hotline in Río Negro, Argentina

A chronic, life-altering, or life-threatening diagnosis can come as a shock. The effects of physical illness may make it hard to maintain a positive mental, emotional and spiritual outlook. There are counselors and volunteers at 1 helplines in Río Negro, Argentina who you can confide in when you feel:

• Afraid of what the future holds, including the pain you may feel, disabilities or death.
• That you are struggling to cope with the unpredictable or disabling aspects of your illness.
• Isolated from those who don’t comprehend your discomfort or the seriousness of your condition.
• Regret or shame about what you may have done to cause or deserve your illness.
• Fear of future physical discomfort, pain, changes to your routine, and possibly death.
• That you are powerless, hopeless or burdensome.
• Anxiety, tension, fear, sadness and helplessness about your condition and what the future holds.
• Fear that you'll be defined by your medical condition, instead of who you really are.

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.

You have the potential to face physical illness with grace and resilience. To do so, you need to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. You can start by confiding in someone in Río Negro, Argentina who understands how deeply medical distress can affect your mental health. Reaching for support does not make you weak, helpless or incapable – it just means you’re human.