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The BigDeal Real Stories forum is a venue for peer support and not a crisis service. We may not be able to respond to you quickly if you are in crisis. We realise that many users will become distressed from time to time and may wish to discuss their feelings using these online services. However, please be aware that it may not be helpful for you, and it may be distressing for others, to disclose issues which involve ideas about self-harm or suicide. 

If you need to talk about these feelings, please contact the HelpLine on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or NetLine where you will be signposted to other support agencies. If you are using services outside of helpline hours, please contact Childline (0800 1111) or Samaritans (116 123).