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Talk to someone you
can trust:
Lots of people would
like to help
If you need more help phone
your doctor, write your Doctor’s
phone number here
Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87
Their phone number
Write down what you want to
say before you go.
Ask a friend to go with you if
that would help.
There are other people you can
talk to who will listen to you and
be kind:
Samaritans - 08457 90 90 90
Your contact’s phone number
Things to say
to someone who
is feeling very
sad
It’s not your fault.
You have done nothing wrong.
Sadness can just happen.
It can be hard to talk about
sadness.
Everyone feels sad at some time.
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Things you can do
to feel better
Drink less coffee.
Remember to eat at least three
meals a day. Try to get up quite
early. Try not to sleep during
the day.
Try to do at least one thing
each day, make a plan for
the day.
There are lots of things you
can do to help.
If you can, try and go for a
walk in the morning.
Listen to music.
Exercise and fresh air can
make a difference.
Be good to yourself!
Remember that alcohol can
make you feel worse.
Do something that you like.
If this does not work, talk with
someone you can trust
- see over.