Helplines in North Yorkshire, England.

Get support for self-harm from a hotline in North Yorkshire, England

If you can’t stop hurting yourself, then you may benefit from talking to someone who can support you emotionally. Once you've started relying on self-harming as a way to cope, it can be difficult to stop. But there are 0 hotlines in North Yorkshire, England that can support you. Self-harm can look like:

• Feeling like normal ways of coping don't work for you – the pain is a last resort
• Craving physical pain as a distraction from overwhelming emotions
• Feeling reckless, not caring whether you get hurt
• Feeling like you need to hide injuries from those who care about you
• Feeling like you deserve the pain
• Taking part in high-risk activities, disregarding safety
• Not wanting to die, but still feeling like you need the pain
• Imagining hurting yourself

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 North Yorkshire, England when you have the urge to self-harm and they can talk you through your emotions.

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