Helplines in Brighton and Hove, England.

Struggling with self-harm? Get help from a hotline in Brighton and Hove, England

Self-harm is when you purposely hurt yourself as a way to cope with difficult emotions. Self-harm may bring you relief from intense emotional pain, but the relief is often short-lived. If you struggle with the following, there are 1 helplines available in Brighton and Hove, England that can offer you support:

• Searching for ways to self-harm
• Scratching, pinching, hitting yourself
• Feeling reckless, not caring whether you get hurt
• Taking part in high-risk activities, disregarding safety
• Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
• Drinking a lot or taking drugs
• Imagining hurting yourself

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 difficult emotions with someone compassionate and non-judgemental may help lighten your burdens. There are dedicated helpline volunteers in Brighton and Hove, England 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.

Consider contacting a hotline in Brighton and Hove, England right away for free, private help with self harm.