If you need immediate help and are injured you should call 999.
If you are thinking of harming yourself, you can also phone 0808 196 3779, the Nottinghamshire Mental Health Crisis Line, 24/7.
What is self-harm?
There are many reasons why people might want to harm themselves. For some people, it is a way to cope with or express overwhelming emotions or tension that’s just too much. Self-harm can also be a way of showing someone how upset you feel. It can be a way of controlling something, especially if other parts of your life feel out of control or you’re trapped in a difficult situation. People self-harm for many different or personal reasons and you may not fully understand why you want to – but there are different ways to cope and get help.
Why do people self harm and how to help?
Talking about self-harm can be really difficult, it might even seem impossible. If you are self harming right now, try to speak to someone you trust about it. If you would prefer to talk to someone you don’t know, check out the ‘Talk to Someone About Your Mental Health’ link on this page.
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