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Feeling Guilty

Guilt is a feeling that you might have after saying or doing something you regret, or when you feel responsible for a negative outcome or experience. We will all have feelings of guilt at some point in our life, but when you start to feel guilt often and it impacts your daily life, it can become overwhelming. This could be a sign that you need to get some support. 

Sometimes, when young people are busy or they provide care for other people, they might start to feel guilty for taking time for themselves or doing things that they enjoy. Remember that looking after yourself shouldn't just be a luxury. It's okay to put yourself first and your personal wellbeing is not something you need to feel guilty about. 

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All You Need to Know

Who Can Help?

You can talk to your parents or carers, or a trusted adult within your school or setting, or any trusted friend.

If you are over 16 you can contact the NHS Talking Therapies Service Norfolk and Waveney (known as Wellbeing Service) on 0300 123 1503 (9am – 5pm).

Kooth offers online counselling, advice and emotional well-being support for anyone aged 10-18, seven days a week until 10pm. 

MAP Norfolk can give free and confidential support, information and advice on issues such as housing, money and mental health. You can call 01603 766994 or email info@map.uk.net.

You can contact Childline for online chat support or call 0800 1111. Childline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can talk to them any time. But they might not be able to talk for as long when it’s after midnight.

If you live in Norfolk:

If you're 11-19 you can text ChatHealth on 07480 635060 for anonymous and confidential advice and guidance from a health professional. Chat Health is available Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

You can also contact the Norfolk Healthy Child Programme by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.

If you live in Waveney:

You can call the Suffolk School Nursing service on 0345 607 8866 or email childrenshealth@suffolk.gov.uk.

Urgent Mental Health Support

For 24/7 immediate advice, support and signposting for anyone with mental health difficulties please contact 111 and select the mental health option. 

If you feel someone's life is at risk or they cannot be kept safe, call 999 or go to A&E.


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