Helplines in Upper Austria, Austria.

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

Self-harm may offer you relief from painful emotions in the moment, but it can leave you feeling worse afterward. It cannot solve your problems or remove the source of your pain. If you struggle with the following, you can get help from one of 2 in Upper Austria, Austria:

• Feeling reckless, not caring whether you get hurt
• Imagining hurting yourself
• Feeling like you need an outlet to channel your painful emotions
• Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
• Having sudden impulses to hurt yourself
• Feeling temporary relief after hurting yourself, but the emotional pain coming back stronger
• Feeling like normal ways of coping don't work for you – the pain is a last resort
• Coming up with excuses and ways to explain self-inflicted injuries

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 how you feel can be difficult,, especially if you tend to bottle things up. But talking can offer you a healthy alternative for releasing negative emotions. Helpline counselors in Upper Austria, Austria want to listen to you and support you. They can help you find ways to feel better without hurting yourself.

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