What Is Wrong?
Do you feel like you need help and don’t know where to turn? If you’ve hit the point of wanting to ask for help or the thought “Please help me” keeps running through your mind, it’s likely that you’ve hit some sort of a crisis point in your life and don’t know how to deal with your situation.
You probably know something is wrong in your life but feel as though you need advice or direction to put you at ease and give you hope that your problem can be solved. If this is the situation that you are in, know that there are steps you can take to get the help that you need and to start feeling better.
What Are You Feeling?
If you aren’t exactly sure what you are feeling, try writing in a journal about what’s going on that has left you feeling this way. Try not to overthink it and just write as things come to you.
Keep writing until you dig deep enough to get at the emotions that you are experiencing or how you have been feeling about what’s going on. Once you have a better idea of your emotions, you'll be able to describe them to someone else when you ask for help.
What to Do When You Need Help
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database.
Types of support that you might look for include:
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Emotional support: This type of help can come from friends, family members, or therapists. It involves talking about your feelings and experiences to gain a better understanding of them.2
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Practical support: This type of help can involve assistance with day-to-day tasks, such as childcare, cooking, or transportation. It can also include help with financial matters or housing.
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Informational support: This type of help entails receiving information about available resources, such as support groups or counseling services. It can also involve learning more about a particular issue that you’re struggling with.
A Word From HealCA
If you need help, there are a number of different places that you can turn. Depending on the nature of your problem and the type of support you need, certain resources will be more helpful than others.
Some people prefer to seek out help from friends or family members, while others prefer to talk to a therapist or counselor. There is no “right” way to get help. Ultimately, the most important thing is finding a resource that feels comfortable for you and confident about.