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If you need more than a website
This site can offer perspective and a few practical things. It cannot replace a person. If any of this applies, a real person is a better next step than another article.
- A crisis line or text line, if things feel unsafe or unbearable right now — Right now, if you're having thoughts of harming yourself or not wanting to be here
- A doctor or therapist — If low mood, hopelessness or grief has lasted weeks and is affecting sleep, work, or daily functioning
- A grief or bereavement support group, often free through hospices or community organizations — After a loss, especially if you don't have others who've been through something similar
- A trusted person in your life — even a short, honest message to them — Any time you notice you haven't actually told anyone how hard this has been
If you are thinking about suicide or self-harm, please contact a crisis line in your country right now, or emergency services — this is more important than anything else on this page.
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