Helplines in Bangladesh.

Struggling with self-harm? Get help from a hotline in Bangladesh

It can be hard to control the urge to intentionally harm yourself, especially if hurting yourself helps release intense negative emotions. However, it’s important to get help when you’re ready because self-harm carries risks. There are 3 hotlines in Bangladesh that can help. Reach out if you experience the following:

• Feeling like you're addicted to pain or hurting yourself
• Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
• Not wanting to die, but still feeling like you need the pain
• Taking part in high-risk activities, disregarding safety
• Searching for ways to self-harm
• Feeling like your emotions are too difficult or overwhelming to deal with
• Feeling like your head is spinning with thoughts and there's no other option to make it stop
• Feeling like you're worthless

It’s normal to look for ways to relieve strong, negative emotions. Although it’s not talked about much, self-harm is a common strategy people use to deal with emotional turmoil. It may not seem like it, but there are other, healthy ways to deal with the pain you're experiencing.

Talking about difficult emotions with someone compassionate and non-judgemental may help lighten your burdens. There are dedicated helpline volunteers in Bangladesh who are trained to support people through emotional distress. A helpline volunteer can help you process complex feelings and introduce you to healthy coping tools at your own discretion.

If you are ready to talk to someone about self harm, you can contact a hotline in Bangladesh for free and confidential support.