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(Sh! This is a new Hug Page. You can find the old one here)
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International suicide hotlines
Some countries have multiple hotlines. Those numbers have been separated by semi-colons and clarification on region and/or organization has been put in parentheses where applicable.
Argentina Suicide Hotline: 902 500 002
Australia: 13 11 14; 08 93 88 2500 (Youth Suicide Prevention)
Chile Suicide Hotline: (00 56 42) 22 12 00
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Egypt: 7621602
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Italy: 800860022
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Poland: 5270000
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Sweden: 46317112400
Switzerland: 143
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USA: 18002738255
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A note from BlogTeam: From now on, we will no longer moderate comments on the Hug Page that go into specific detail about events. Instead, commenters will post in a vague manner, such as “I’m having a bad day, I could really use some hugs”, and other BlogClanners are welcome to provide comfort and support. This change is not because of any specific event or person, but because it is extremely difficult to mitigate questionable comments and determine what parts of certain comments are suitable to moderate, as well as making sure that replies with advice are in no way harmful to the original poster or others. If you ever feel like you need advice about a serious situation, you are welcome to reach out to BlogTeam, because your health and safety is our top priority. However, no one on BlogTeam is or has ever been a mental health professional in any way, and all we can do is provide advice. We implore you to always reach out to a trusted adult or hotline (listed above) about a situation that worries you. You are still welcome to come to the Hug Page if you need any hugs or comfort from your BlogClan peers, but the cause of your distress can no longer be explained——no matter the situation. Thank you so much for understanding <3
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my parents are fighting about why i didn’t use my gift card at the bookstore today . Ugh I’m sick of the fighting . I may have to return the books 🙁
Sorry you have to hear that Thistle. I’ve been yelled at for similar things in the past. I hope it all turns out okay! 🙂
oh dear!Don’t return the books!
That’s really bad ☹️ I don’t have any advice but I hope you get to keep the books. Lots of hugs 💙
hi pasty!
aw I’m sorry Thistle. <3 can you read the books before they make you return them? *hugs* <3 <3 <3
UGH. On my second period and getting really bad cramps PLEASE GIVE HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* hugs * I’ve gotten mine for like three years now and it still sucks . For me I usually get cramps on the first day and then the cramps go away . Make sure you have the right stuff you need and usually heating pads help with the cramps . Hope the cramps go away soon
thanks Thistle; by the way if you’re stuck on a suffix for your name, Make thistle the suffix, Redthistle for example, a medicat
I have a good trick!
Go onto your phone or tablet for about 15 minutes and them place the screen side on where your cramps are. It really helps
urrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm, ok?
I’m sorry 🙁 *huggles* for cramps, a heating pad or Advil can really help. I’ve also heard exercising can help with them <3 Hopefully you feel better soon 🙂
I’m sorry, I’m actually also on my second period, so I don’t have much advice besides heating pads and Advil, which I’m sure you heard before, but I know how tough periods are, so *hugs!*
That sucks, I’m sorry Faith. <3 I would try heating pads or painkillers (but with your parent's permission). For some people, exercise can really help, so if you get the chance give that a go. I hope the cramps go away soon! *hugs* <3 <3 <3
So, um…, this is going to sound selfish and stupid (but then again that’s how I always sound), but everyone has their small friend groups on the blog, and they’re so close, and I kind of have no one. I mean I have friends, lots of them! And they’re amazing and wonderful people, but they have like tighter friendships within, and I’m just kind of… there…
Aw, Star. ❤ I’m sorry! If I can do anything to make you feel included, please let me know. And we can talk any time on Discord. 🙂
Yeah, what Icy said. I’m open to talk anytime, and I’ll do anything I can to help you feel included! You definitely have lots of friends, and the more you talk to them, the closer you’ll get. 🙂
I feel the same way 💙 We could talk anytime if you want 🙂 Lots of hugs 💜
me too. listen to misfits by sophie pecora
I’m so sorry, Star <3 But I definitely consider you one of my closest friends on the Blog! 😀 We can talk more on Discord if you like. 🙂 *huggles*
I feel very similarly, Star. Ive been here for a while it all these nice people and yet I feel like noone is my friend. But if you have a mentor, you can always reach out to them. Or me! I’m on everyday😛 *hugs*
aw I’m so sorry Star. <3 I used to feel the exact same (every once in a while still do). I would love to get to know you better! Do you have a Wiki account? If you do here's a link to my message wall: https://blogclan-2.fandom.com/wiki/Message_Wall:Fallenshadows123. *hugs* <3 <3 <3
Don’t worry.
I wanna be ur friend 🙂
Me too star 🙂 I’m relatively new, so there’s a lot of things I’m still unaware of 😛 you can talk to me at anytime! I’m on discord as Pineblossom or something I’ll check later
Star, I get how you feel. I’m not super close with anyone on the blog either. It doesn’t sound selfish or stupid. It just sounds like you wish you had more people you were closer with. *Hugs*
Reason why I am sad: Toy Story 4
(If you are going to see it, bring tissues.)
Animated movies don’t make me cry. Except for tangled but we won’t talk about that 😛 *hug*
well talk about it!!!
I hope you feel better soon Ginger! *hugs* <3 <3 <3
(noted, but I'm not really a fan of Toy Story so I probably won't see it 😛 )
I saw it, if you’re going to see it, prepare for jump scares (the ventriloquist dummies).
So I have a problem. I am very outgoing and energetic, but I don’t get mad. I’m not shy, but since I never get mad at people, people tend to think that they can walk all over me, since I won’t get mad at them. For example, once my teacher though my table was being to loud, so she made us decide on one person to leave. They decided on me. Later when I asked why they picked me, they said it was because they knew I was not going to get mad at them. Also, I’m going to a summer camp, and I had a crush on this one boy, and my friend was like, tell me, do you like ________ so I was like, well.. yeah. So went over and told him, and then eyed him the rest of the day, even though I told her to stop.
Tldr; I never get mad at people, so people think that they can walk all over me.
Maybe the next time that happens, tell them something like, “Just because I won’t get mad doesn’t mean I like it.”
*hugs*
I can’t get mad. I want to, but I can’t.
aww I’m sorry Emby! <3 There's a few people at my dance studio that do the same thing to me. If they ask a person to move again like that, and they pick you, just say no. They can't make you do anything. For other situations, tell them that the way they act is frustrating you. *hugs* <3 <3 <3
Aw Emby remember that you have people on the blog that can you can talk to. I can totally relate. You can always talk to your mentor if you want:)
oooooooooooooooooooooof hugses
I just got the 7 cups of tea app and it already says my anxiety is 100% 😯😛 but it’s very cute and helpful already would highly recommend if felling deppressed or anxious
Sounds cool! I’ll look into it. 🙂
oh that sounds cool! I’ll definitely look into it if I feel that way. 🙂
Thank you! I’ll look into it 🙂
That’s awesome!!! (sounds perfect for me I tend to stress a lot, last night particularly) I wish I could get it but probably can’t on a laptop 🙁
(I don’t have a phone or iPad)
oof
Please send hugs to my cousin Deerkit because she had to get stitches
I hope Deerkit heals up quickly! *sends hugs* <3 <3 <3
*sending loads of hugs through the screen*
*sending hug >3*
BIGGEST.HUGS.EVER. for Deerkit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My anxiety is getting slightly worse, but I still have hope…
Plippy, I’m so sorry I don’t really have advice, But I hope you feel better *hugs*
Hang in there awesome mentor 🙂
Thank you, my loyal apprentice…
hugses fur-ever
*Hugs* Hope your anxiety gets better.
I’m sorry Plipplop. Stay strong! *hugs* <3 <3 <3
I really hate being dragged along to places I don’t want to go to by my parents. More specifically, church. Yes, I am Christian. But it doesn’t mean I have to like going to church. I personally hate going to my church in specific because of the hidden homophobia and transphobia that occurs there. They say that they’re accepting of everybody, but no, no they are not. And I have told this to my parents multiple times that I don’t feel comfortable going to church with them, yet they drag me along anyways. And no, this isn’t because they think I’m too young. I’m 14 years old, and they will leave me alone in the house for any other occasion except church. I don’t even get why they bother bringing me with anymore. I only draw during the message, I don’t like being around other human beings, I’ve made it clear I don’t appreciate being dragged specifically to a homophobic and transphobic church, and I do not like spending time with family. I feel like I’ve made it blatantly clear over the past couple of months that I don’t want to go. And honestly, I hate going to my church because of the homophobic and transphobic messages there. Mainly because there’s more evidence in the bible that’s for LGBTQ than against and that these people obviously don’t have the patience to actually, you know, look for it, but honestly I could care less about what’s in there at this point.
Oh Hazy, I understand…well kinda…I don’t really like going to church either, mostly because it involves being social and I’m a really shy person😛 I was getting really stressed and I thought I was a bad person for not liking church, but I was totally wrong, just because I dont.like church, or the people there doesn’t mean I can’t still be a Christian. Hazy you can always just do devotion and study on your own, that’s the great thing about the bible you don’t have to be a church to read it. And btw I still have to go to church, and I still don’t like it, But I just want you to know, don’t let the people teaching you affect the way you believe, grab a bible and learn on your own or with a group of freinds, anything that will make you feel most comfortable. I hope this helps, I really want to help you out and I hope I gave the right advice<3 🙂
I can relate in a way Hazy. I consider myself Christian but I don’t like to socialize either. And I’ve made it clear that I don’t like going too. I think Clo had the best advise. (Hugs)
(Also I think my parents are trying to get me to like church but they make me like it less the more they push it on me if that makes sense)
We haven’t gone to church in forever even though we want to because my mom is soon bussyyy it sucks 🙁 Though yesterday we went bowling that was a surprise, so that was really nice and something rare so I’m happy 🙂
Have a hug, because I really don’t know what else to do.
I’m so sorry about your situation Hazy. Please take care of yourself so that you feel comfortable about where you are. *Hugs*
I’m sorry Hazy. Maybe if you ask your parents if you could spend the time that you currently spend at church doing something productive like studying topics you struggled with in school last year. Or you could try saying that you would rather study the bible on your own instead of in a church setting. I’m sorry if this is bad advice; I really hope you can find a way to stop going to your church! *hugs* <3 <3 <3
I understand why you don’t want to go to church, but what does these phobias mean? I’m this term I hear them as a prejudice but not what a phobia is. So, what is the difference?
I’m worried president Donald J Trump is going to create a world war. I’ve heard that he just wants to attack Iran for no reason! I was watching TV and there was something that sounded really scary. “The more people who were squishing you in the bathroom, the better because, I didn’t want to die alone.” Also, I’m a person who really wants to walk to more places, recycle, and eliminate gas usage. The war that might happen could cause many deaths and earth to overheat faster.
I don’t really keep up with politics, but I doubt Trump will actually carry out his threats. I don’t agree with most of his views but I really don’t believe he’s that bad.
Me too 🙁 With the amount of trouble he’s causing with other countries and all the shootings that have been happening in the US without him doing anything, it’s really scary <3
I’m sorry Silvs. ❤️ Sometimes I feel the same way, and the news can make this sort of thing really scary. However, I think he's mostly bark and no bite. Should he actually try to do something like this, I don't think any of his crazy ideas will get past Congress. Hopefully he won't cause anything too serious! *hugs* ❤️❤️❤️
I never really liked Trump anyway. But I hate Hillary.
I don’t know if you watch CNN, but I think CNN is rubish! I watch Fox news and I trust them. They gave evidence to the war with Iran brewing up. However, Trump and Iran admitted to not wanting war. So I think you’re ok.
Tommorow is my acrobatic show! Do you have any advice on how to stay calm / deal with panic attacks?
Good luck!! One thing I’ve learned recently is to breathe in for a certain amount of time (say, 3 seconds? That’s how long I do it for) and then to exhale for a longer time than you’re inhaling. You know when you’re blowing out candles on a birthday cake? If you exhale like that, you’ll breathe really slowly, and personally, that helps calm me down and regulate my breathing if I start to hyperventilate 🙂
Good luck <3
Good luck! I’m sorry I don’t have any advice, but I think Birchy has good advice <3
Oof a little late but good luck Cloudy!
Good luck Cloudy! ❤️ You’re going to do great. 😀 I would google some breathing exercises, as they can really help and when you focus on the breathing, your worries won’t be on the forefront of your mind. Another thing I learned was focusing on something related to the five senses. If you smell something, focus just on that smell, or if you hear something, focus on the sound (doing the breathing exercises while doing this can be really helpful too!). *hugs* ❤️❤️❤️
Just know this, you are amazing in every way possible. You will fly, further than usual. You have the ability to be an inspiring gymnast. Cloudy, you will raise the bar!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOO CLOUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A way that helps me with my panic(anxiety actually, but both I guess) attacks are holding my left hand casually on my right thigh & hold my left wrist with my right hand. It’s a hold from Jinsin Jitsu(I don’t know how to spell it!), it helps calm you, it’s not anything voodoo btw.
Or hold your thumb, it helps with worry😊and if it’s really bad, hold your thumb, then your middle finger, and then your pinkie!
Im depresso without my espresso… D:
*hugs* ❤️
I’m sorry I don’t have time to offer advice to everyone right now. Just know that you are loved 💙
❤️