If I phone a helpline like...?

Question

childline, what would I say to them if I know I have a self harming issue???

Answer 1

It would be more appropriate to phone the Samaritans or see your doctor. Unless you are being abused in which case you phone childline.

Answer 2

Well, they`d probably ask your name first, so there`s a start. They are trained, and since self injury is very common amongst young people, they know what they`re doing. And its completely confidential.

http://www.childline.og.uk is there website, you might be able to conact them by email, if phoning is too scary.

Answer 3

Give them a false name, speak with them about the problem, let them know when you do it, why you do it and the circumstances that you are living in which increase it.

Try to remain calm, talk with them about any type of preventions that you have taken and also let them know if you have any close friends or family members whom you are able to go to for help or moral support.

Answer 4

hello,x

firstly im 14 years old and a girl xx

Childline will try a help you over the phone if not they could get intouch with helpline people round your area that you could go to and will help you

Also vist childline website about selfharming.. if you dont want you mom to see visit the libery or somewhere that she wont go and see what your searching.

all the best and good luck xx

Answer 5

after they say hullo you can start off by saying. hi. i need to talk to someone.

that should get the ball rolling.

hopefully then they will go..and what would you like to talk about.

they you can say. i have a selfharm issue. i do ----- and i want to feel happier.

once you get sick of them you can hang up on them. unless they are really cool then you can tell them you feel better. and thanks. if you don't like them then hang up.

also you should see if they have referrals if you are interested. often places like that can refer you to some free or nominal fee confidential face to face counselling.

good luck.

Answer 6

you should phone child line they aren't just for people being abused they are for children who need help, someone to talk to and a push in the right direction.

when you phone just explain that you might have a problem with self harming and they will ask you questions about it.

i think you should also talk to you gp who will be able to get down to the reasons why and eventually prevent you from doing it.

Do you actually know why you do it?