What's doing your head in?
Deal with it
If you canÃt talk to your mate or someone in your family about the stuff that gets you down, you can talk to c.a.l.m. and get some solid advice to help you work it out.
Our advisors are available on-line from 8pm-11pm every night.
This service is only available within the UK. For those outside the UK wanting help please visit www.befrienders.org
Or talk to us 0800 58 58 58 any time from 5pm to 3am.
A translation service is available on the line should you need this.
minicom number 0800 027 2982
If you rang us, or went online for support, then how did we do? Was it helpful or not? Did you follow up the advice they gave? Good or bad let us know, your comments will be completely confidential. Email janepowell@thecalmzone.net
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Self Harm
People who harm themselves are not stupid. They're not selfish or insane or attention-seekers. They are people who take things out on their bodies, rather than sounding off about things as other people might.
Self-harm's not about trying to kill yourself, although those who do self-harm are 100 times more likely than the average person to eventually kill themselves.
Harming yourself is a way of dealing with frustration and destructive feelings. It can go on for years before people finally look for help.
Get help
Usually people who self-harm can get loads of benefit from confidential counselling. Talking about painful feelings in a safe environment gives people another option to self-harming.
So, if you're feeling like you want to hurt yourself, or do self-harm and want some help, give CALM a call and talk about the way you feel. We won't judge you in any way - we'll just try and help you find another way to cope with your worries.
Other places you can get help
National Self-Harm Network
Organisation campaigning for the rights and understanding of people who self-harm.
www.nshn.co.uk
Self Harm Alliance
Provides information on self-harm, and what to do if you are worried about someone who is harming themselves.
www.selfharmalliance.org
Sexwise
Free phone line giving the chance to talk to an adviser about sex and personal relationships.
Tel: 0800 28 29 30
When Love Hurts
A website guide to love, respect and abuse in relationships.
www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/index.htm