Life can be tough, we’re here to listen. If you’re feeling low or struggling to cope, it’s okay. It's common to feel this way.
What to do when you're feeling overwhelmed
Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you’re not feeling okay. This doesn't feel the same for everyone.
However, there are some things to look out for in yourself when you’re finding everyday life hard. There are also some practical ways to help yourself cope in those situations. We also know a range of organisations that can help with specific issues, if you would prefer to seek help that way.u’re not feeling okay. While this experience isn't the same for everyone, there are some things to look out for in yourself when you’re finding everyday life hard, as well as some practical ways to help yourself cope and a range of organisations that can help with specific issues.
Help and support
Signs you may be struggling to cope
You might be feeling tired more often, be feeling emotional, and you might not want to do the things that you usually enjoy right now.
Struggling to cope with everyday life doesn’t look or feel the same in everyone. We can’t generalise about how it'll make you feel or act. Find out more here.
Practical ways to help you cope
You’re not alone in feeling like this. Many people struggle to cope at one point or another and going through a range of emotions during this time is common. Read some practical tips which could help.
Organisations that offer specialist support
If you're looking for advice or specialist support for a particular issue, or would prefer not to speak to us, we have a list of other organisations may be able to help. Browse the list here.
If you don't feel ready to seek help
If you’re worried about contacting Samaritans, don’t be. We’re here for anyone that needs someone. Have a look at these personal experiences of contacting Samaritans.
Ollie, Tony and Steve have all shared their positive stories of coming through tough times and seeking help. You can get there too.
Call us
Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
Benefits
- Free
- One-to-one
- Open 24 hours a day
Maybe not if...
- You have patchy phone signal
- You prefer to write things down
- You're looking for advice
Call us any time, day or night 116 123
Visit a branch
Speak to a Samaritan face-to-face
Benefits
- Meet face-to-face
- Safe branch environment
- Branches all around the UK and ROI
Maybe not if...
- You need urgent support right now
- You need support outside opening hours
- You prefer to stay anonymous
Write a letter
Sometimes writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you better understand them.
Benefits
- Free
- Time to compose your thoughts
- Time to reflect between letters
Maybe not if...
- You need urgent support right now
- You have no fixed address
- It's hard for you to post a letter
Write to us
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
Email us
Sometimes writing things down and taking some time to reflect can help you understand them better.
Benefits
- Time to compose your thoughts
- No need to respond right away
- Work things through over time
Maybe not if...
- You need urgent support right now
- You want to talk things through in one go
- You want to speak to the same person throughout
[email protected]
Response time: It may take several days to get a response by email
Welsh language
If you would like emotional support in Welsh, we have a Welsh Language Line which is free to call. We also have a letter writing service in Welsh.
Call us
Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
Benefits
- Free
- One-to-one
- Open 24 hours a day
Maybe not if...
- You have patchy phone signal
- You prefer to write things down
- You're looking for advice