Don’t stay somewhere if it isn’t safe. If you need to leave, make sure you go somewhere safe and you feel in control. This might be somewhere you can stay for short time while you work out what to do next. If you need help right now, call 999.

You are likely feel a range of very strong emotions. That could include guilt, or worry for other people. Try not to blame yourself, and give yourself some space to work out what’s best for you.

It could be a friend, colleague, family member, or professional. You may feel uncomfortable or worry that they are busy – but think about how they would respond if they knew what you were going through. If you have no-one you think will listen, talk to us.

You probably have lots going on and feel like you can’t cope. Or, maybe it’s one single issue that is so big it’s affecting everything else. If there is one thing standing out, try to address it. It may not fix everything, but could help you to feel like you’re on top of things.

What would help you now? In an ideal world, what would change? It could be just for the short term, or a step towards something else. You may not have the answer but taking a bit of time to think about what you want may give you different thoughts or ideas. We’re always here if you need a sounding board.

Things can get so bad that you feel like your only option is to leave or do something dangerous, like putting yourself at risk, hurting yourself, or taking your own life. You are reading this at a critical point, so it is important to know you are not alone and that help is available for you.