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Are you thinking about suicide? Contact a suicide hotline in Germany

If you're struggling with suicide, you are not alone. There are always people who can help. 5 free helplines are available in Germany for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts. If you're feeling any of the following, reach out and talk to someone who understands and can help.

  • Losing your motivation to keep going
  • Feeling like nothing matters anymore
  • Feeling like you don't deserve to go on
  • Making plans for ending your life
  • Feeling like your life has already ended
  • Fascination with the concept of death and dying
  • Thinking there is nothing worth living for
  • Feeling like you can't cope with the pain anymore

A suicidal crisis is a normal response to very severe psychological pain that won't go away. You may be at a point where you're struggling to find the strength to get through one more day. It may not seem like it, but there is hope. You can heal your pain without ending your life.

How you're feeling is completely okay. There is nothing wrong with you for feeling or thinking how you do. It may be difficult to talk about what you're experiencing, but there are patient crisis line counselors and volunteers in Germany who want to listen and help you.

If you feel like you might need support with thoughts of suicide, try reaching out to a hotline in Germany. It's free and confidential.