Feelings and emotions

We all have lots of feelings and emotions when we experience different things. Get support from us with whatever you're going through.

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Addiction

Find out how you can take control and get help.
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Anger

If you're feeling angry, try our tips for coping.
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Being assertive

Being assertive can help you to explain how you feel and what you need, without being rude.
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Coping when feeling empty

Feeling empty can feel worrying and confusing, but we’ve got advice to help you cope.
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Coping with loss and grief

When someone dies or you’ve experienced a loss, it can be hard to cope with or know what to do. We’re here to help you.
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Coping with stress

Get our tips to help you deal with stress, no matter what’s causing it.
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Getting through a tough time

If you’re struggling with something that’s happened, we’ve got some advice to help.
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Embarrassment

Learn how you can deal with embarrassing situations.
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Depression

Find ways to cope and get support when you're feeling low or depressed.
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Jealousy

Find out more about jealousy and getting support.
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How to look out for yourself

Find out how you can keep showing up for yourself and give your mental health a boost.
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How to build your confidence and self-esteem

If you want to build confidence and bring out your best self, use our tips to help you.
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Guilt

Find out what you can do if you're feeling guilty.
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Loneliness and isolation

If feelings of loneliness are taking over, we can help.
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Problems sleeping

Check out our tips to help you sleep better.
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When someone dies

You don't have to cope on your own, find out how we can help.
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Getting help

It can really help to talk to someone you trust. Find out about getting help.
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Calm zone

If you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we've got calming activities that can help.

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Feeling hopeless and powerless | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, I’m struggling to find purpose in spite of everything going on in the world currently - it feels like there is no hope for the future and no point concerning myself with A-levels...
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never feeling enough | Ask Sam

hi sam i always get the feeling that i am never enough for maybe, literally everything. im not smart enough to be the “smart kid” neither am i dumb enough to be “dumb” from other people’s...
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I don’t know what to call this emotion | Ask Sam

A few days ago i was in a classroom, and my teacher started making every student stand up and say somethings about themselves, and even when he was far from me, my hands started sweating...
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Boundaries | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, I struggle with people pleasing a lot and I don't understand how to set a boundary with people. I really don't want to come across as rude or aggressive but I feel like my boundaries...