Have you been doing well for a long time? Do you find het difficult to take care of yourself or your job, financial situation, your home or family and friends? Are you at risk of losing your home or place to stay? Do you feel your problems are getting worse? CVD can help you improve your situation!
You're not the only one
Do you have debts? Or no fixed place to sleep or home? You're not the only one. 15% of the people in Rotterdam have large debts. Around 32,000 people in the Netherlands have no place to sleep. How they end up in such a situation differs. But their thoughts and habits often resemble each other.
Feelings and thoughts you can recognize:
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“I’m all alone” or “They abandoned me”
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"I don't trust anyone anymore" or "They don't trust me anymore"
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I always solve my problems myself. I'm proud of that"
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"I'm ashamed of my problems"
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"I feel guilty about help I get from others"
Habits you can recognize:
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You don't read your mail anymore
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You no longer respond to emails or phone calls
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You have less and less contact with friends and family
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You lose your job or get expelled from school
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You have no fixed place to sleep
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You often look for distraction, for example with alcohol or drugs
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You react more quickly with anger or panic
Do you recognize yourself in one or more of these examples? Then know that you can ask for help.
You can't and don't have to do everything alone
Sadness and unhappiness are part of life. But when feelings can be so big that you don't know what to do anymore. If you're getting worse and worse, you could be in trouble. And the more problems there are, the harder it is to solve them on your own. Asking for help may be better. For yourself and for the people around you.
Professional help can bring you further
Do you want help? Or consult first? Call an employee of the Vraagwijzer via 14010 (+31102671625 for foreign providers). They’ll take time for you. If you need help, you can get a follow-up appointment. You will discuss what support you need from a Healthcare professional. Like perhaps a personal coach/social worker from CVD with whom you will improve your situation.