Helplines in Queensland, Australia.

Are you or someone you know self-harming? Reach out for support from a helpline in Queensland, Australia

Self-harm may offer you relief from painful emotions in the moment, but it can leave you feeling worse afterward. It cannot solve your problems or remove the source of your pain. If you struggle with the following, you can get help from one of 0 in Queensland, Australia:

• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
• Feeling like you deserve the pain
• Feeling like you're worthless
• Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
• Searching for ways to self-harm
• Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain
• Avoiding people you care about so they don't find out
• Not wanting to die, but still feeling like you need the pain

Many people have thought about self-harm or are currently using self-harm as a way to cope with their feelings. It may not feel like it, but you are not alone. Lots of people find it hard to manage overwhelming negative emotions.

Talking about how you feel can be difficult,, especially if you tend to bottle things up. But talking can offer you a healthy alternative for releasing negative emotions. Helpline counselors in Queensland, Australia want to listen to you and support you. They can help you find ways to feel better without hurting yourself.

If you feel like you might need support with self harm, try reaching out to a hotline in Queensland, Australia. It's free and confidential.