Free self-harm helplines in the United Kingdom. Online chat, text or phone.
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Get support for self-harm from a hotline in United Kingdom
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 18 hotlines in United Kingdom that can help. Reach out if you experience the following:
- 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
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 United Kingdom 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 feel like you might need support with self harm, try reaching out to a hotline in United Kingdom. It's free and confidential.
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