Helplines in Tonga.

Get support for self-harm from a hotline in Tonga

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 Tonga that can offer you support:

• Imagining hurting yourself
• Avoiding people you care about so they don't find out
• Searching for ways to self-harm
• Feeling drawn to sharp objects, or items you could harm yourself with
• Feeling like your emotions are too difficult or overwhelming to deal with
• Feeling like you're addicted to pain or hurting yourself
• Craving physical pain as a distraction from overwhelming emotions
• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going

"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. "

If you tend to hold things inside, talking to someone about your feelings can feel scary. However, trained helpline counselors and volunteers can help put you at ease. You can call a supporter in Tonga when you have the urge to self-harm and they can talk you through your emotions.

Consider contacting a hotline in Tonga right away for free, private help with self harm.