Helplines in Kuwait.

Get support for self-harm from a hotline in Kuwait

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 1 hotlines in Kuwait that can help. Reach out if you experience the following:

• Feeling reckless, not caring whether you get hurt
• Imagining hurting yourself
• Feeling like you need an outlet to channel your painful emotions
• Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
• Having sudden impulses to hurt yourself
• Feeling temporary relief after hurting yourself, but the emotional pain coming back stronger
• Feeling like normal ways of coping don't work for you – the pain is a last resort
• Coming up with excuses and ways to explain self-inflicted injuries

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.

You may struggle to talk to people about your feelings, but having the right person to talk to can make all the difference. Dedicated volunteers in Kuwait will listen to you without any judgement. Whether you just want to be heard, or you want to explore other coping tools, you can find the support you need.

If you think you might need support with self harm today, consider contacting a helpline in Kuwait for free, confidential help.