Helplines in Colombia.

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

Sometimes your emotions may be so overwhelming that hurting yourself may feel like the only way to find relief. Whether you are self-harming at the moment, or you have thoughts about it, there are 2 helplines in Colombia that can help. If you relate to the following, reach out:

• Feeling like your head is spinning with thoughts and there's no other option to make it stop
• Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain
• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
• Feeling temporary relief after hurting yourself, but the emotional pain coming back stronger
• Scratching, pinching, hitting yourself
• Feeling like you're addicted to pain or hurting yourself
• A desire to punish or hurt yourself
• Feeling like you deserve the pain

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.

There are compassionate counselors and volunteers in Colombia who care about what you're going through. Helpline staff are properly trained to support people who self-harm You can talk openly to them and receive understanding, warmth and zero-judgement. They will meet you where you're at, whether you just need to be heard, or you're looking for advice.

Consider contacting a hotline in Colombia right away for free, private help with self harm.