Helplines in Wellington, New Zealand.

Don't grieve alone. Get help from a grief support hotline in Wellington, New Zealand

Healing after a loss takes time. The pain of the loss can feel so intense that you don't know how to cope or where to turn. Talking openly about the loss can help you feel better. In Wellington, New Zealand there are 1 support lines you can contact. Grieving can look like:

• Trouble falling or staying asleep, or waking up very early
• Preoccupation with the loss and with reminders of your lost loved one
• Feeling that life is meaningless
• Feeling extremely lonely and pining for the person or thing you lost
• Having nightmares or disturbing dreams related to the loss
• Feeling more irritable than usual
• An inability to find pleasure in the activities you used to enjoy
• Using substances to cope with the pain

It's normal to feel many different emotions when you're grieving. If you've never experienced grief or loss before, this can be scary. It might feel like you're losing control. However, what you're feeling is a completelty normal response to a significant loss.

You may feel that nobody will be able to relate to how you're feeling. However, there are people in Wellington, New Zealand who are open to hearing about your experiences and they want to support you. Talking openly about how you feel and having someone to listen to you can help you feel less alone.

If you feel like you might need support with grief or loss, try reaching out to a hotline in Wellington, New Zealand. It's free and confidential.