Helplines in Otago, New Zealand.

Are you or someone you know self-harming? Reach out for support from a helpline in Otago, New Zealand

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 0 helplines available in Otago, New Zealand that can offer you support:

• Feeling like you need a physical release for your emotions
• Not looking after your physical health (e.g. not eating, not taking care of wounds or injuries)
• Feeling like your head is spinning with thoughts and there's no other option to make it stop
• Feeling the need to escape or numb your feelings
• Feeling drawn to sharp objects, or items you could harm yourself with
• Feeling like you need an outlet to channel your painful emotions
• Coming up with excuses and ways to explain self-inflicted injuries
• Looking for a way to escape the emotional 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 Otago, New Zealand 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 Otago, New Zealand. It's free and confidential.