Urgent help and crisis lines
If you are thinking about harming yourself
You deserve support right now. You can talk to someone today, for free and in confidence.
In the United States
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, or chat online. Free, confidential, 24/7.
In the United Kingdom
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Samaritans: Call 116 123, free from any phone, any time, day or night.
Symptoms that need prompt care
Palpitations with chest pain, breathlessness or fainting
US: If palpitations are happening now and do not go away, or they come with chest pain, shortness of breath, or feeling faint or fainting, call 911 or go to the emergency room. If those symptoms happened but have stopped, ask for an urgent appointment today.
UK: If palpitations are happening now and do not go away, or they come with chest pain, shortness of breath, or feeling faint or fainting, call 999 or go to A&E. If those symptoms happened but have stopped, ask your GP surgery for an urgent appointment or call 111.
Source: www.nhs.uk
Bleeding after menopause
US: If it has been 12 months or more since your last period, any vaginal bleeding should be checked by a doctor, even a small amount or a single episode. It is not usually serious, but it is important to get it checked.
UK: If it has been 12 months or more since your last period, any vaginal bleeding should be checked by a GP, even a small amount or a single episode. It is not usually serious, but it is important to get it checked.
Source: www.nhs.uk
Heavy or unusual bleeding
US: See a doctor if heavy periods are affecting your life or have gone on for some time, if you bleed between periods or after sex, or if your periods are severely painful.
UK: See a GP if heavy periods are affecting your life or have gone on for some time, if you bleed between periods or after sex, or if your periods are severely painful.
Source: www.nhs.uk
This page gives general information. It can't assess you. If you're unsure, contact a clinician or an urgent care service.