Harm Intervention and Help Links

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By: ZellaCommunityManager
Community Manager
Posted: Oct 17, 2011
Hi Ladies,

Thank you all for sharing your stories. Please keep in mind that this app does not condone violence, whether it is directed against others or against yourself.

A quick google for "self-harm prevention hotline" and "domestic abuse helpline" brought this return back. I'm positive that if you try a search yourself, you will find a multitude of resources staffed by trained crisis intervention professionals. Most services like this are free to use and promise confidential and anonymous counseling.

(The below are for people based in the United States. If you would like help finding resources in another country, please send a note to community at alt12.com and we will do our best to help you set up a search that result in valid options for you.)

(The below are not endorsed by Alt12 but are provided as a convenience to you after a keyword search)

*1-800-DON’T-CUT – More info on self-injury

*http://www.selfinjury.com – Referrals for therapists and tips for how to stop.

*1-800-273-TALK – A 24-hour crisis hotline if you’re about to self-harm or are in an emergency situation.

*To Write Love On Her Arms (http://www.TWLOHA.com) - A non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

*1-800-SUICIDE – Hotline for people contemplating suicide.

*1-800-334-HELP – Self Injury Foundation’s 24-hour national crisis line.

National Domestic Abuse Hotline
http://www.thehotline.org/
1.800.799.SAFE

*1-877-332-7333 – Real Help For Teens’ help line.

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Information on Antenatal Depression
(Depression During Pregnancy)

- This information is relinked as a convenience to you based off a basic Google search. It does not replace a consultation with your health care professional and the below is not an endorsement or recommendation by Alt12 or Baby Bump.

If you think you might be having depressive episodes during your pregnancy, please consult with your doctor about the best form of treatment for you and your family.


General Overview of Antenatal Depression
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/depression-pregnancy.cfm#h


Types of Depression (Antenatal and Postnatal)
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/docs/Depressionduringpregnancyandthepostnatalperiod.pdf

Depression and Medication during Pregnancy and Nursing


Best wishes,

Zella
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By: VeryGrateful
Member since Mar 15, 2011
Posted: on Oct 17, 2011
Awesome thread
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By: karens2ndchild
Member since Mar 10, 2011
Posted: on Oct 17, 2011
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By: kiki8
Member since Apr 08, 2011
Posted: on Oct 17, 2011
Glad you guys have this available for those who need this information :)
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By: babyboyx2
Member since Sep 01, 2011
Posted: on Oct 17, 2011
To Write Love on Her Arms is an amazing organization!!!
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By: HayleyBlythe
Member since Aug 21, 2011
Posted: on Oct 19, 2011
AMEN! Greatt Post!
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By: CacCam
Member since May 10, 2011
Posted: on Oct 22, 2011
Thanks :)
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By: cynthia62212
Member since Nov 12, 2011
Posted: on Nov 13, 2011
Looks like jennymae's child sent a message ;)
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By: berryblue2002
Member since Oct 30, 2011
Posted: on Nov 27, 2011
www.natural-fertility-info.com
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By: momto3boys
Member since Dec 08, 2011
Posted: on Dec 09, 2011
i have a question and didnt know where else to post... how do i join groups and post? i know how to reply... but cant seem to figure out how to create a posts. any help is appreciated! thanks
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By: momto3boys
Member since Dec 08, 2011
Posted: on Dec 09, 2011
i have a question and didnt know where else to post... how do i join groups and post? i know how to reply... but cant seem to figure out how to create a posts. any help is appreciated! thanks
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By: xcited2bmama
Member since Aug 21, 2011
Posted: on Dec 16, 2011
TWLOHA is amazing!
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By: laurelflower4123
Member since Jan 04, 2012
Posted: on Jan 04, 2012
Did you know to write love on her arms was established by a guy who had a friend that cut her arms? I love that he was couragus enough to start all this
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By: epilepsymom
Member since Jan 07, 2012
Posted: on Jan 09, 2012
Awesome thread, I'm glad someone is talking about it. I've struggled with depression my whole life and used to cut, myself. My husband really helped me get through it and helped me stop, and I haven't done it in about a year.
Honestly this pregnancy has been GREAT for my depression. While I wasn't hurting myself, I still had lots of suicidal thoughts. But ever since my second or third month, I feel like a new person and don't have those thoughts anymore. Seems that the pregnancy hormones finally balanced out the chemicals in my brain. It's so nice to be off of the depression meds, which weren't even helping. I think this pregnancy will give me a great chance to break the habit for good and give me some good, positive things to keep me going strong even after the baby is born.
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By: alwaysty
Member since Nov 28, 2011
Posted: on Jan 26, 2012
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By: mamabayless
Member since Jul 08, 2011
Posted: on Jan 26, 2012
If anyone struggles with this DBT is a very effective form of therapy and there are a lot of therapists that use this technique. I recommend looking for a therapist in your area that does.
Websites are not an effective resource when dealing with such a serious issue, often they just promote and glorify the behavior.
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By: kolbierose2012
Member since Jul 09, 2011
Posted: on Mar 20, 2012
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By: shammond1230
Member since Mar 12, 2012
Posted: on Apr 23, 2012
I have 4 kids and im about to be nine month my kids are 6.4.3.2 I need help im so tired and stress and depress im so freaking trap my income is droping father dont want to help im lost
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By: melicuban
Member since Apr 24, 2012
Posted: on Apr 28, 2012
Prayyy to god he will help u !!!
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By: shannondaisy
Member since May 25, 2012
Posted: on May 25, 2012
Thanks so much. Helpful info.
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By: bri-bri12
Member since May 21, 2012
Posted: on Jun 03, 2012
Hopefully I can get the guts to talk to my family..they already are ashamed of me..I remember when my mon found my diary and said promise me you will never hurt your self. I seen the look in her eyes. How scared she was.
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By: apostolicgurlz
Member since Dec 30, 2011
Posted: on Jul 05, 2012
You said these hotlines were confidential. I called one and now CPS is involved.
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By: TurtleLover723
Member since Mar 20, 2012
Posted: on Aug 16, 2012
Thank you. I needed this.
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By: kyaleabarr
Member since Mar 22, 2012
Posted: on Sep 12, 2012
I wish I knew of these no's when I was pregnant as after baby was born I suffered post natal depression:-C
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By: kyaleabarr
Member since Mar 22, 2012
Posted: on Sep 12, 2012
I'm so happy people can use this as I suffered post natal depression after I had baby it was horrible I didn't know what was happening so scary:-C
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By: waitingintherain
Member since Oct 08, 2012
Posted: on Oct 10, 2012
What is to write love on her arms?
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