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Make sure u do whats best for u tonight i know theirs sometimes the feelings of allowing people down if you don’t go for dinner but would you be able to talk to your family maybe about how you’re feeling and tell them that going out for dinner tonight might not be the best option for you and might make you feel worse?
Hey @River, we're here for you and it's really positive that you are reaching out for support.
When you say your urges are bad, can you let us know if these are self-harm urges? It sounds really difficult to be experiencing those thoughts. Would you be able to let us know if you feel like you can keep yourself safe today?
The organisation Mind has a great article with some tips on coping with urges to SH. There are also apps like Calm Harm and distrACT with tips and techniques on coping with SH that you might like to look into.
If you'd like some text based support, Crisis Messenger is open 24/7 everyday. To access this support, you can text THEMIX to 85258.
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85258 help lines don't work on my phone
It's really positive that you feel you can keep safe River, thank you for letting us know.
I'm sorry that the text helpline still isn't working on your phone, that's super frustrating. Remember there are other support services available when you're struggling, like Samaritans, Papyrus, Calm, Kooth, or your local urgent mental health helpline. We care about you and are sending you lots of strength.
We're here for you River and hope you can find some nice distractions this weekend to look after yourself.
Also, unrelated, but I love your picture.