When it feels like you have no one to talk to
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Sometimes there is something you need to say and nobody you feel you can say it to. Maybe the people around you are part of the problem, maybe you don't want to worry them, or maybe you don't know how to start.
Wanting to talk is not being a burden. It is one of the most useful things you can do when you are struggling, and there are more places to do it than it might seem.
Places you can talk, free and confidential
- In the US, call or text 988 any time to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You don't have to be suicidal to use it; it is there for any kind of emotional distress.
- Teen Line (teenline.org) connects teens with trained teen volunteers by text, call or email at set times.
- Outside the US, findahelpline.com lists free helplines by country and by what you want to talk about.
- At school, a counsellor, nurse or a teacher you trust can listen and help you find more support.
Starting the conversation
- You don't need the perfect words. "Can I talk to you about something? It's hard to say" is enough.
- If saying it out loud is too much, write it down and show them, or send it as a message.
- You can tell someone a little and see how it goes before telling them more.
- If the first person doesn't respond well, that is not the end. Try someone else.
When to get more help
Talk to an adult you trust, a doctor or a helpline if:
- Someone is hurting you, or you don't feel safe at home.
- You have been feeling low, numb or overwhelmed for weeks.
- You have thoughts of hurting yourself or ending your life. Please reach out to a helpline, an adult you trust, or emergency services now.
You don't have to work it out alone
Avelune is an anonymous place to talk to people who have been there. You choose a username, nobody sees your real name, and you can post, reply, or ask to talk one to one.
Avelune is peer support, not a clinical service. This page is general information, not medical advice.