Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Find a Therapist Near You
Contact the American Psychological Association Help Center 1.800.964.2000
http://www.helping.apa.org

If You're Afraid You'll Hurt Yourself
Contact the National Suicide Hotline
1.800.SUICIDE
Or walk into your local hospital's Emergency Room and tell them you need help. They will check you into the psych ward. Sounds drastic, but the most important thing is to keep safe, whatever it takes.

If Your Partner is Hurting You or You Fear S/He May
Contact the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.7233 (*For immediate assistance, dial 911*)
http://www.ncadv.org

If You Suspect You Have a Drinking Problem
Contact Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Look in the phone book for local meetings, or call AA world headquarters in New York at 212.870.3400

If You Suspect Your Partner Has a Drinking Problem
Contact Al-Anon
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
Call 1.888.4AL.ANON for meetings in the US and Canada

Excerpted from THERE GOES THE BRIDE
by Rachel Safier with Wendy Roberts, LCSW
All rights reserved