Ramona Bachmann Opens Up About Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts

The Swiss star Ramona Bachmann has achieved great successes on the football pitch. But outside of it, it has not always been as easy. I went through a hell, says Bachmann to Swiss SRF.

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Ramona Bachmann Opens Up About Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
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On the merit list are games in clubs like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, and in Sweden Umeå and Rosengård.

Today the striker plays in Houston – but some European Championship on home ground will not be the case since she is cruciate ligament injured.

European Championship is a shattered dream, but what I went through before was much worse.

Bachmann suffered from anxiety and suicidal thoughts for many years.

During a national team gathering in November when Bachmann got a hotel room on the sixth floor, the thought went to the room's window.

I did not want to harm myself, but I was afraid that I would lose control, says Bachmann.

The 34-year-old sought help and received the diagnosis generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and after therapy and medication, Bachmann felt better again, she tells.

In acute situations or when thinking about suicide, always call 112. There is also help here: On-call fellow human being, accessible at night on 08-702 16 80. On-call priest, available at night. Call 112 and ask to speak with the on-call priest. Poison Information Center, 010-45 66 700, around the clock. Suicide line, available via chat and phone 90 101 around the clock, every day. Parent line, 020-85 20 00. Open weekdays 10–15 and Thursday evenings 19.00–21.00. Bris: Call, email or chat. Phone: 116 111. Source: mind.se

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