Helplines in Zimbabwe.

Battling to come to grips with a physical illness? Get support from a free hotline in Zimbabwe

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 Zimbabwe there are 1 helplines you can contact for support whenever you feel:

• Shame and sadness about becoming a burden to others.
• Unable to cope mentally or emotionally with the pain and discomfort you feel.
• Isolated from those who don’t comprehend your discomfort or the seriousness of your condition.
• 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.
• Grief about the health, mobility, social life and peace of mind that you have lost.
• Self-hate over what you’ve become or what feel you must have done to deserve it.
• Denial, reluctance or an inability to accept your diagnosis or medical condition.

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.

Facing the challenges of physical illness requires strength that can sometimes only come through support. There are volunteers and counselors in Zimbabwe 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.