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Helplines in Gelderland, Netherlands for self-harm.

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Struggling with self-harm? Get help from a hotline in Gelderland, Netherlands

Self-harm is when you purposely hurt yourself as a way to cope with difficult emotions. Self-harm may bring you relief from intense emotional pain, but the relief is often short-lived. If you struggle with the following, there are 1 helplines available in Gelderland, Netherlands that can offer you support:

Feeling like you need a physical release for your emotions
Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
Feeling like your head is spinning with thoughts and there's no other option to make it stop
Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
Feeling drawn to sharp objects, or items you could harm yourself with
Feeling like you need an outlet to channel your painful emotions
Coming up with excuses and ways to explain self-inflicted injuries
Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain

Since self-harm provides immediate, in-the-moment relief from painful emotions, it’s easy to become reliant on it as your go-to coping mechanism. Stopping may seem impossible and you may be ashamed to even talk about it. However, self-harm is more common than you think. Many people struggle to manage intense 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 Gelderland, Netherlands want to listen to you and support you. They can help you find ways to feel better without hurting yourself.

If you think you might need support with self harm today, consider contacting a helpline in Gelderland, Netherlands for free, confidential help.

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Helplines in Gelderland, Netherlands for self-harm.

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