If you need to talk to someone
Sometimes an app or a website is not enough. That is not something you got wrong, and not something they got wrong either. These are numbers answered by people, free and confidential.
If you are in danger right now
If you are thinking about hurting yourself, do not wait. Call one of these now, or go to the nearest emergency department, or wake someone in the house.
Egypt
- 16023 Fund for Drug Control and Treatment hotline
- 08008880700 General Secretariat of Mental Health
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
- 800 4673 Mental health support line
Lebanon
- 1564 Embrace Lifeline
Elsewhere
A directory of support lines by country at befrienders.org
If you are thinking about a professional
You do not have to describe the details to start. You can say "I have a habit I cannot stop and it is taking my time" and go from there. Most therapists have met this many times.
These numbers change sometimes. If one does not answer, try the next. If you find one that has changed, tell us and we will fix it.