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Someone you care about is struggling. Start here.
Clear, practical guidance on what to say, what to do tonight and how to keep going yourself.
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If you know the condition, go straight to it. If not, you do not need a diagnosis - choose what is happening.
- I think someone may be in immediate danger
- I know the condition
- I'm not sure what this isSearch by what you have noticed, without trying to diagnose them
- They won't accept help
- They are suddenly behaving very differentlyEven if they seem happy rather than distressed
- I've been supporting them for months or years
- I need support for myself
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What to say and do
Short answers for difficult situations.
Explore the guides 02Community
Find UK groups and forums for friends and family who understand what this can be like.
Find people who understand 03Support for you
For the guilt, anger, exhaustion and loneliness around all of this.
Look after yourself 04Make a plan together
A private, printable crisis plan for a calmer day.
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