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Struggling with self-harm? Get help from a hotline in Karnataka, India

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 Karnataka, India:

  • Scratching, pinching, hitting yourself
  • Not wanting to die, but still feeling like you need the pain
  • A desire to punish or hurt yourself
  • Searching for ways to self-harm
  • Feeling like you need a physical release for your emotions
  • Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
  • Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain
  • Feeling like your emotions are too difficult or overwhelming to deal with

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 Karnataka, India want to listen to you and support you. They can help you find ways to feel better without hurting yourself.

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


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