Further Sources of Help for your Mental Health
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Managing your mental health can be difficult when you are also trying to cope with a chronic pain condition. If you feel that your mood is low or you are struggling, it is vital that you reach out and talk to someone. That could be your GP, a family member, a friend, or someone your trust.
You may wish to consider the other sources of help that we have listed below.
In the case of a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department.
Helplines
Helplines are there to listen to you in a non-judgmental way. They can often be a source of support and understanding in times of crisis.
Samaritans
Freephone: 116 123
Text: 07725 90 90 90
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: samaritans.org
Whatever you're going through, call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.24-hour. Emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.Shout
Text: Text SHOUT to 85258
Website: giveusashout.org
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.Mind
Website: Mind's guide to getting help in a crisis.NSPA
Website: NSPA's webpage of places to find support in a crisis
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- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
