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Helplines in Nottinghamshire, England for self-harm.

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Mental Health Matters - OpCOURAGE Veterans Service

Veterans

Mental Health Matters - OpCOURAGE Veterans Service offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We exist...

Counselors

0300 323 0139

mhm.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services Helpline

AdultsLGBTQ+

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services Helpline provides free and confidential support and information over phone. ...

Counselors

0115 941 0440

nottssvss.org.uk

Get support for self-harm from a hotline in Nottinghamshire, England

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 2 in Nottinghamshire, England:

Feeling like you need a physical release for your emotions
Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
Feeling like your head is spinning with thoughts and there's no other option to make it stop
Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
Feeling drawn to sharp objects, or items you could harm yourself with
Feeling like you need an outlet to channel your painful emotions
Coming up with excuses and ways to explain self-inflicted injuries
Looking for a way to escape the emotional 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.

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 Nottinghamshire, England 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 Nottinghamshire, England. It's free and confidential.