Helplines in Vienna, Austria.

Self-harm helplines are available in Vienna, Austria

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 2 hotlines in Vienna, Austria that can support you. Self-harm can look like:

• Searching for ways to self-harm
• Scratching, pinching, hitting yourself
• Feeling reckless, not caring whether you get hurt
• Taking part in high-risk activities, disregarding safety
• Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
• Drinking a lot or taking drugs
• Imagining hurting yourself

Self-harm is more common than you may think, but it's not talked about much. It’s normal to look for ways to manage intense emotional pain. When you’re under extreme emotional pressure, self-harm can seem like the only way to relieve it.

You may struggle to talk to people about your feelings, but having the right person to talk to can make all the difference. Dedicated volunteers in Vienna, Austria will listen to you without any judgement. Whether you just want to be heard, or you want to explore other coping tools, you can find the support you need.

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