Adam
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Like the "I Feel Happy" topic, thought I'd bring it onto TST.
Team Note:
Whilst we have this thread to allow you to get things off your chest or seek some wise words of encouragement or advice, it's important to realise when you may need a little more support from professional organisations.
This is particularly the case if you are experiencing thoughts of self harm or suicide. It's incredibly important that they're dealt with by organisations who are properly trained and experienced to provide the right advice. These organisations allow you to remain anonymous if you wish, and there's a wealth of contact options available such as text or web chat if you're not comfortable chatting over the phone.
The below organisations are also an amazing support channel who can help you through life's bump, no matter how big or small you feel the issue may be:
The Samaritans - This charity offers help and advice via email, web chat, phone (call 116123 free) or even face to face if you wish. They also have a self help app and guides that's worth working through too.
CALM - The Campaign Against Living Miserably offers a helpline and web chat between 5pm and midnight 365 days a year. There's loads of self help guides on the website, and a section where you can simply get your thoughts down on screen anonymously.
Shout 85258 - It can be difficult or uncomfortable for some to speak over the phone. Texting SHOUT to 85258, allows people to have a text conversation with someone anonymously. It's free from all networks and operates 24 hours a day.
Childline - If you're under 19, then Childline offers advice over the phone (call 0800 1111 free), via email or via web chat with a counsellor on their website. There's guides on coping methods via their Toolbox that's available too.
111 or your GP - If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, an appointment can be made to discuss with your GP or a health professional. If you feel like you're in immediate danger, you can call 999 or go straight to A&E.
If you feel someone needs further support in the thread, please flag the post to the team who can advise the poster on better support channels. We may remove posts which mention self harm or suicide, but rest assured a team member will contact the poster to offer further advice and guidance if this is the case.
Of course, for all of the other bumps in the road, you'll find many people in this topic with open ears and some wise words to help.
Thank you.
Team Note:
Whilst we have this thread to allow you to get things off your chest or seek some wise words of encouragement or advice, it's important to realise when you may need a little more support from professional organisations.
This is particularly the case if you are experiencing thoughts of self harm or suicide. It's incredibly important that they're dealt with by organisations who are properly trained and experienced to provide the right advice. These organisations allow you to remain anonymous if you wish, and there's a wealth of contact options available such as text or web chat if you're not comfortable chatting over the phone.
The below organisations are also an amazing support channel who can help you through life's bump, no matter how big or small you feel the issue may be:
The Samaritans - This charity offers help and advice via email, web chat, phone (call 116123 free) or even face to face if you wish. They also have a self help app and guides that's worth working through too.
CALM - The Campaign Against Living Miserably offers a helpline and web chat between 5pm and midnight 365 days a year. There's loads of self help guides on the website, and a section where you can simply get your thoughts down on screen anonymously.
Shout 85258 - It can be difficult or uncomfortable for some to speak over the phone. Texting SHOUT to 85258, allows people to have a text conversation with someone anonymously. It's free from all networks and operates 24 hours a day.
Childline - If you're under 19, then Childline offers advice over the phone (call 0800 1111 free), via email or via web chat with a counsellor on their website. There's guides on coping methods via their Toolbox that's available too.
111 or your GP - If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, an appointment can be made to discuss with your GP or a health professional. If you feel like you're in immediate danger, you can call 999 or go straight to A&E.
If you feel someone needs further support in the thread, please flag the post to the team who can advise the poster on better support channels. We may remove posts which mention self harm or suicide, but rest assured a team member will contact the poster to offer further advice and guidance if this is the case.
Of course, for all of the other bumps in the road, you'll find many people in this topic with open ears and some wise words to help.
Thank you.
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