If you are upset and having thoughts and urges about hurting yourself, someone else or ending your life then stop, take a deep breath and read this page:
There are people who will listen, help and support you through this; it’s ok to ask for help.
Just like stormy weather, strong feelings and urges will pass; it will not always feel this bad.
Thoughts are just thoughts, we do not have to follow them. There are many other ways of managing other than harming yourself. Follow this flow chart to help you decide what to do next:
Have you made an attempt on your life or self-harmed and need urgent medical attention?
Let someone know you do not feel safe or are struggling (a parent/carer or professional helpline).
If you don’t feel able to speak to anyone, try accessing help, support or advice from these websites:
www.papyrus-uk.org
www.harmless.org.uk
www.lifesigns.org.uk
www.thecalmzone.net
Or these free apps:
Stay Alive
Well Mind
Mood Tools – Depression Aid
What’s Up
Create, destroy and wreck this book- Wreck This Journal (by Keri Smith, available on Amazon).
Follow your crisis or relapse prevention plan if you have one.
Download our useful list of strategies which might help you to keep calm and stay safe.
Call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
If you are with someone, let them know what you have done.
If you are on your own, get to a safe place and call someone (a parent/ carer or professional helpline):
Have you already got a crisis or relapse plan that you can follow?
Download our useful list of strategies which might help you to keep calm and stay safe.