Helplines in Kelantan, Malaysia.

Self-harm helplines are available in Kelantan, Malaysia

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 1 in Kelantan, Malaysia:

• 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

Since self-harm provides immediate, in-the-moment relief from painful emotions, it’s easy to become reliant on it as your go-to coping mechanism. Stopping may seem impossible and you may be ashamed to even talk about it. However, self-harm is more common than you think. Many people struggle to manage intense emotions.

Talking about difficult emotions with someone compassionate and non-judgemental may help lighten your burdens. There are dedicated helpline volunteers in Kelantan, Malaysia 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.

If you feel like you might need support with self harm, try reaching out to a hotline in Kelantan, Malaysia. It's free and confidential.