Getting Help
You're not alone. Support is available when you need it most.
If You're in Crisis
If you're having thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life, please reach out immediately. Your life matters, and there are people who want to help you right now.
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🌍 International Resources
Resources available in 170+ countries
When to Seek Professional Help
🚨 Immediate Concerns
- • Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- • Inability to care for basic needs (eating, sleeping, hygiene)
- • Substance abuse to cope with emotions
- • Extreme mood swings or panic attacks
⚠️ Warning Signs
- • Depression lasting more than 2 weeks
- • Significant weight loss/gain or sleep changes
- • Withdrawing from all social contact
- • Feeling hopeless or worthless most days
Types of Professional Support
🧠 Mental Health Professionals
Licensed therapists who specialize in relationships, grief, and emotional healing.
🏥 Medical Support
Physical health and mental health are closely connected. Don't ignore physical symptoms.
Taking Care of Your Physical Health
Breakups can take a real toll on your body. Stress affects your immune system, sleep, appetite, and energy levels. Pay attention to these physical symptoms:
⚠️ Physical Warning Signs
- • Persistent headaches or stomach issues
- • Chest pain or heart palpitations
- • Extreme fatigue or insomnia
- • Significant appetite changes
- • Weakened immune system (frequent illness)
💪 Self-Care Actions
- • Maintain regular sleep schedule
- • Eat nutritious meals regularly
- • Get some form of daily exercise
- • Stay hydrated and limit alcohol
- • Schedule a check-up with your doctor
Community & Support Resources
You Deserve Support
Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Just as you'd see a doctor for a broken arm, it's important to get professional support for emotional pain.
Healing from a breakup is a process, and it's okay to need help along the way. Whether you're dealing with normal grief or something more serious, there are people and resources available to support you.
You don't have to go through this alone. Reach out. Help is available, and you deserve to feel better.