Helplines in South Africa.

Get free support from a hotline in South Africa for trauma and PTSD

It is never easy to deal with traumatic experiences and resulting PTSD symptoms. There are 6 in South Africa that can help you begin your healing journey. Although each person’s experience of trauma and PTSD is unique, there are some common symptoms which include:

• Feeling unable to cope with your daily life
• Distracting yourself from horrible memories with work or hobbies
• Noticing tastes, smells or sounds connected to the trauma
• Experiencing emotions that you went through during the trauma
• Experiencing depression as a result of your traumatic experience
• Being jumpy or easily startled
• Feeling unable to trust anyone
• Overwhelming negative emotions such as guilt, shame, sadness and anxiety

If you have any of these symptoms, reach out for help – you don’t have to be alone in your struggle. There is hope on the horizon and people who understand what you are going through.

Dealing with experiences that have left us with wounds can feel daunting. It’s okay to be overwhelmed by what you are going through. But you don’t have to do it alone – there are people in South Africa who understand and are here to support you.

For free and confidential support with trauma & PTSD, consider contacting a hotline in South Africa today.