Helplines in Kosovo.

Are you struggling to cope with a physical illness? Contact a helpline in Kosovo for support.

A chronic, life-altering, or life-threatening diagnosis can come as a shock. The effects of physical illness may make it hard to maintain a positive mental, emotional and spiritual outlook. There are counselors and volunteers at 0 helplines in Kosovo who you can confide in when you feel:

• Unable to cope mentally or emotionally with the pain and discomfort you feel.
• Unsure how to process the reality of death or come to terms with your mortality.
• That you are powerless, hopeless or burdensome.
• Worried about how you’ll look after your family when you are sick, you lose your job, or become disabled.
• Isolated from friends and family due to the physical and mental effects of your condition.
• Depression about the life you've lost, things you cannot do, and places you cannot go.
• Anxiety, tension, fear, sadness and helplessness about your condition and what the future holds.
• Frustration and anger about the uncertainty and disabilities associated with your illness.

Physical illness can disrupt your sleep patterns, family life, social life, work life, and your ability to function as normal. Medication, pain and exhaustion can make it difficult to think straight or process your feelings. A bad diagnosis can feel devastating.

Physical illness can bring emotional challenges that are hard to face without proper support. In Kosovo, you can contact a helpline to speak with a counselor or volunteer who cares and understands how physical illness can impact on mental health. Asking for help does not mean that you're weak – it simply shows that you are human.