If you can’t stop hurting yourself, then you may benefit from talking to someone who can support you emotionally. Once you've started relying on self-harming as a way to cope, it can be difficult to stop. But there are 4 hotlines in Slovakia that can support you. Self-harm can look like:

Feeling like you deserve the pain
Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
Having sudden impulses to hurt yourself
Feeling like your emotions are too difficult or overwhelming to deal with
A desire to punish or hurt yourself
Feeling like normal ways of coping don't work for you – the pain is a last resort
Avoiding people you care about so they don't find out
Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)

Many people have thought about self-harm or are currently using self-harm as a way to cope with their feelings. It may not feel like it, but you are not alone. Lots of people find it hard to manage overwhelming negative emotions.

You may struggle to talk to people about your feelings, but having the right person to talk to can make all the difference. Dedicated volunteers in Slovakia will listen to you without any judgement. Whether you just want to be heard, or you want to explore other coping tools, you can find the support you need.

For free and confidential support with self harm, consider contacting a hotline in Slovakia today.