-- Posted by the5500 at 6:53 am on Oct. 1, 2008 As in a crisis hotline -- Posted by Hi Carie at 6:54 am on Oct. 1, 2008 if it is bad enough for to call, they will listen. -- Posted by Satine at 6:54 am on Oct. 1, 2008 I think it's best only to do so once you've done everything within your own power to deal with it. Then call a hotline for support. Just not at the drop of a hat. Else you earn the derision of the experts. -- Posted by HumanJournal at 6:55 am on Oct. 1, 2008 Quote: from Satine at 6:54 am on Oct. 1, 2008 I think it's best only to do so once you've done everything within your own power to deal with it. Then call a hotline for support.   Just not at the drop of a hat. Else you earn the derision of the experts. this -- Posted by Duke at 6:56 am on Oct. 1, 2008 Call and find out. We can't tell you how every crisis line gauges its calls. Use common sense. -- Posted by WhenILeave at 6:56 am on Oct. 1, 2008 well childline will ascept a phn call about anything from abuse to homework stress -- Posted by Daleacus at 2:59 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 Personally, I believe if something isn't manageable on your own and/or is inhibiting you functioning normally, then you should seek all the help available - call centres and doctors and anythign else! =P Depends on you and the nature of the hotline though. -- Posted by fleur de saison at 4:02 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 it doesnt have to be bad at all actually it can be complete bullshit it's free so embrace your resources(: