Helplines in Tanzania for self-harm.

Are you or someone you know self-harming? Reach out for support from a helpline in Tanzania

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 2 hotlines in Tanzania that can help. Reach out if you experience the following:

• Feeling like your head is spinning with thoughts and there's no other option to make it stop
• Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain
• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
• Feeling temporary relief after hurting yourself, but the emotional pain coming back stronger
• Scratching, pinching, hitting yourself
• Feeling like you're addicted to pain or hurting yourself
• A desire to punish or hurt yourself
• Feeling like you deserve the pain

If you use self-harm to cope with tough feelings, you may feel ashamed about your behavior. However, many people inflict harm on themselves as a way to relieve emotional pain. Self-harm is more common than you think, but a lot of people struggle to talk about it.

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 Tanzania 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.

For free and confidential support with self harm, consider contacting a hotline in Tanzania today.