Aveiro Talking Therapies
Run by people who have been through anxiety and panic and trauma and ptsd themselves.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
For people who have thought about not being here. You are not alone in this, and help is right here. Talk with people in Portugal who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Portugal circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Run by people who have been through anxiety and panic and trauma and ptsd themselves.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Run by people who have been through trauma and ptsd and body image and self-worth themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
โIf you're scared right now, I get it. In 2023, that was me. I remember a safety plan on my phone like it was yesterday. This morning I sang in the car. It's slow, but it does come back. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ
โI was sure I'd never feel normal again. I was wrong. Therapy took a few goes to find the right person. Don't give up after one. Keep going, even slowly.โ
โYou don't have to tell everyone. But tell someone. For me it was my sister. It was the hardest thing. But it made the thoughts a bit quieter. Have a plan. Mine is on my phone. Use it when you need to. The thoughts might be loud now. But they can get quieter. I'm not going to say it's easy. It's not. But you're still here. That counts.โ
โYou are not alone. I know that sounds like a line but it's true. I'm here, typing this, and I've been where you are. The thoughts don't disappear overnight. They get quieter. You find reasons to stay, even small ones. My dog is one of mine. Your reason might be different. Find it and hold on. Tell someone. A therapist, a friend, a stranger on here. The pretending is exhausting. You don't have to pretend with everyone.โ