Helplines in Dorset, England.

Battling to come to grips with a physical illness? Get support from a free hotline in Dorset, England

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 0 helplines in Dorset, England where you can confide in volunteers or counselors for support when you feel:

• Like a burden to friends or family, and no longer a valuable member of society.
• Grief about the health, mobility, social life and peace of mind that you have lost.
• Afraid about the uncertainty of life and the pain you may feel from your symptoms.
• Fear that you'll be defined by your medical condition, instead of who you really are.
• Worry that you are a burden and no longer as active or capable as before.
• That your medical condition is having a negative impact on your mental health and wellbeing.
• Denial, reluctance or an inability to accept your diagnosis or medical condition.
• Isolated from friends and family due to the physical and mental effects of your condition.

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.

You have the potential to face physical illness with grace and resilience. To do so, you need to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. You can start by confiding in someone in Dorset, England who understands how deeply medical distress can affect your mental health. Reaching for support does not make you weak, helpless or incapable – it just means you’re human.