Ask Sam and other parts of the website won't be available on Wednesday 11th December between 4am and 7am while we make some changes to improve the website. If you need support you can still speak to a counsellor by calling 0800 1111.
Ask Sam
Something on your mind? Or need some support?
Anyone can write in with their problem. I respond to a few letters each week. You can also read my advice to people who have similar problems to you.
Ask me a question
You can ask me about anything you want, there's nothing too big or small.
What you need to know:
- Sam reads every letter, but can only respond to a few each week
- Sam's replies are public, never private, so others can read them
- Sam will remove personal info from your letter to keep it anonymous
- if yours is chosen, you'll see it under one of the topics below
- if you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a counsellor for free on 0800 1111.
latest letters
Is it OK to vape under age?
Hi, I'm just wandering if it's OK to have possession of an e-cigarette if your under 16. I have a friend who has one....
Loneliness at University
Hi im 18 and i just started university. Its a lot harder then i thought but i wouldnt dream of dropping out because i...
Chronic illness
Hi Sam, I feel so out of contol. After being unwell for years i have finally got a diagnosis of SLE (Lupus). It's a r...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Hi Sam... So recently I’ve been really struggling with my OCD. I’ve been washing my hands about 20 times everytime ...
The implant
i had the implant put in just over a month ago now but i still get my period and have been on my period for nearly 3 ...
I have been off school for about 3 weeks from an illness and I’m really worried.
i have been off school for about 3 weeks from an illness which has been referred to the hospital and ive had lots of ...
Haviving horrible nightmares every night.
i always have nightmares I was just asking if you could help me or if you had any ideas to maybe stop me having night...
Renting at 17
Hi im 17 and i was wondering would i be able to rent a flat at 17 ??
Message from Sam
As the end of the year approaches there's often a lot of different things going on – festivals, parties and family gatherings. In the next couple of weeks I'd be interested in hearing more from you if you have any worries or problems about how things might be over the festive period, as well as any other problems you might have. Remember that although I read every letter I can only respond to a couple each week and these will be answered here on my page, not in private.
