Helplines in Thuringia, Germany.

Battling to come to grips with a physical illness? Get support from a free hotline in Thuringia, Germany

The news and reality of a physical illness can have a disruptive impact on your life. You may have trouble doing things that seemed effortless before. You may feel alone, burdensome, or isolated from your friends and family. In Thuringia, Germany there are 0 helplines you can contact for support whenever you feel:

• Denial, reluctance or an inability to accept your diagnosis or medical condition.
• Afraid about the uncertainty of life and the pain you may feel from your symptoms.
• Shame and sadness about becoming a burden to others.
• Frustration and anger about the uncertainty and disabilities associated with your illness.
• Like a burden to friends or family, and no longer a valuable member of society.
• Anxiety, tension, fear, sadness and helplessness about your condition and what the future holds.
• That life isn’t worth living, given the limitations and pain associated with your medical condition.
• Depression about the life you've lost, things you cannot do, and places you cannot go.

Depending on your illness, personality, age, lifestyle and home support system, there are a range of difficult emotions you may be feeling. Illness can be life-changing, and it is always unexpected.

No matter your diagnosis or medical outlook, you have the power to face the emotional challenges of physical illness with grace – but you do need support. Reaching out for help does not imply that you are weak or powerless – it simply indicates that you are human. Speak to a volunteer or counselor in Thuringia, Germany who understands the unspoken effects of physical illness on mental health.