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hi. what other helplines are there that have either text / whatsapp / webchat option other than shout? i really need to talk to someone but shout have been so unhelpful and dismissive this morning. i am really struggling with sh urges and whenever they told me to use distractions i replied saying “which ive been doing for days on end but its not helping anymore” and then they ended the chat on me. i cant use the likes of samaritans because i dont like phone calls. i know calm have a webchat but aside from the fact its 12 whole hours until they open, they dont allow me support anymore. it’s all so unfair. i cant get help through nhs services because im not struggling enough but helplines refuse me support because im struggling too much…
asking to be listened to is too much to ask for apparently:(
i am not able to use kooth, mind, mental health matters etc as i am not within mainland uk.
asking to be listened to is too much to ask for apparently:(
i am not able to use kooth, mind, mental health matters etc as i am not within mainland uk.
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There is one text based one that I have found helpful at times when struggling with SH urges and thats self injury support~ +447537432444 (the only issue is I believe they are only from 7pm ).
And then you have hopeline/papyrus they can help support self harm despite being a suicide prevention place.
I do hope you find support for what your going through.
If you just need a listening ear or someone to talk to im always here on boards
Take care ❤️
papyrus refuse to offer me support over their webchat / text as they need me to phone them to offer support which i cannot do but they don’t listen:(
as for self injury support, i genuinely cannot find them helpful as they just repeat back what i say which i don’t find helpful whenever it’s every single message.
thank you though
I have the same issue with papyrus to, but wanted to suggest it just incase.
I can see why the self injury support isn't helpful if they do just repeat back what your saying.
I do hope you find somewhere, and if not I'm here if you want it, I've been through this too and am happy to listen to whatever you want to say ❤️
I'm sure you may have heard of these but perhaps the webchats could be helpful, so I thought I would link them. I've only linked ones for the webchat options. I hear how truly frustrating this feels for you, with so many barriers in your way when you are trying to get support so I hope even one of these is helpful.
Knus have a Whatsapp service at 07700165687
My blackdog have a webchat open a couple of days a week and tomorrow is one of those days! https://www.myblackdog.co/#Opening-Times
Galop have a webchat where you can discuss a variety of things. Mon-Thurs 9.15am-4.30pm. Both services close for an hour between 1pm-2pm each day. You can visit their website at www.galop.org.uk.
it’s ok though, i already gave into the urges instead because nobody wanted to listen to me:(
!!im safe dw. i don’t need need medical attention either!!