Helplines in BLY, Northern Ireland.

Are you struggling to cope with a physical illness? Contact a helpline in BLY, Northern Ireland for support.

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 1 helplines in BLY, Northern Ireland 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.

Facing the challenges of physical illness requires strength that can sometimes only come through support. There are volunteers and counselors in BLY, Northern Ireland who are waiting to hear your concerns and help you find the emotional strength and resilience within you. Asking for help doesn't mean you're weak – it shows that you are human.