DEPRESSION

                                                                                                                No.19 Jalan PUJ 1/2,

Taman Puncak Jalil,

Bandar Putra Permai,

43300 Seri Kembangan,

Selangor.

6th August 2011.

Dear Seth,

    I have received your letter last two days. I feel sorry for what had happened to you. How do you feel right now? I hope that you are in a good condition.

     The teenage years can be tough, and it’s perfectly normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings don’t go away or become worse that you can’t handle them, you may be suffering from depression. If you think you are depressed, you’re not alone. It is very helpful to share your worries with someone who will listen and care, such as your friends or counselor who can guide you to feel better.

   Here I will give you some usable advices that will help you to overcome your depression. Firstly, you may ask for help if you feel stress. If you’re dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust. Your school may have a counselor you can go to for help, or you may want to ask your parents to make an appointment for you to see a doctor. Apart from that, you must try not to let yourself alone.  Spend your time with friends, especially those who are active and make you feel good about yourself. Try to avoid from hanging out with those who abuse drugs or alcohol, and get you into trouble. It’s also a good idea to limit the time you spend playing video games or surfing online. As you get out into the world,you will feel yourself better. Last but not least, avoid yourself from alcohol and drugs. You may be tempted to drink or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings. Substance use can not only make depression worse. Alcohol and drug use can also increase suicidal feelings. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse not better.

      I want to share with you my depression problem.I had problem in my friendship that make me feel so stress.That time ,I feel nobody can be my friend.I have a friend that I very trust her to share anything problem that had happened to me.But she can tell my problem to all people. It can make me feel embarassed and very stress to confront with people. Everyone avoid themselves from me. I feel my life is over but I try to be a strong person because I think nobody cannot feel what had happened to me. Live must go on no matter what happened .I try to forget that thing because I don't want to stress myself for someone that cannot appreciate the friendship.

      I hope that you can use my advices and start a new healthy life. Remember that you are not alone. Here is the lyrics of You Are Not Alone that can prove to you that I will always by your side if you need my help.

That you are not alone for 

I am here with you  

Though you're far away 

I am here to stay  

But you are not alone for 

I am here with you  

Though we're far apart you're always in my heart

Your friend,

AINA