193: A pep talk for 2020

<p>This year has been difficult on so many levels and we’re all exhausted. Today’s daily pep is full of the compassion that I have a feeling you need to hear right now.</p> <p>Helplines + Listening Services (taken from MIND)</p> <ul> <li><strong>Samaritans. </strong>To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact <a href= "http://www.samaritans.org/">Samaritans</a> 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email <a href= "mailto:jo@samaritans.org">jo@samaritans.org</a> or <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/branches">visit some branches in person</a>. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on <span data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"24-hour emotional support for anyone who needs to talk."}" data-sheets-userformat= "{"2":14977,"3":{"1":0},"10":2,"12":0,"14":[null,2,0],"15":"Calibri","16":11}">0808 164 0123 </span>(7pm–11pm every day).</li> <li><strong>SANEline. </strong>If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call <a href= "http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline">SANEline</a> on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).</li> <li><strong>The Mix.</strong> If you're <strong>under 25</strong>, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email <a href= "https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/email-us">using this form on The Mix website</a> or <a title= "The Mix website - Crisis messenger service" href= "https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger">use their crisis text messenger service</a>.</li> <li><strong>Papyrus HOPELINEUK. </strong>If you're <strong>under 35</strong> and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call <a href= "https://www.papyrus-uk.org/">Papyrus HOPELINEUK</a> on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email <a href= "mailto:pat@papyrus-uk.org">pat@papyrus-uk.org</a> or text 07786 209 697.</li> <li>