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before, Changed? This very friend of yours is always lonely or sad? Did you ask
him/her of what is happening? Are you really concerned? Or youyou’re the type
of person that THAT DOESN’T GIVE A F?! the
So, this topic of mine mostly affect YOUTH, yes it cpncerns anout you and me. I
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experiencing

According to the WHO it is the most common illness worldwide and the leading
cause of disability. It is a persistent problem, not a passing one, lasting on
average 6-8 months.
Listen carefully to these signs and symptoms of depression maybe one your
friend is suffering from one or all of this:

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3. Changes in appetite (weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting)
4. Insomnia Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much Hypersomnia
5. Loss of energy or increased fatigue
6. Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing)
or slowed movements and speech (actions observable by others)
7. Feeling worthless or guilty
8. Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
9. Thoughts of death or suicide

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o Biochemistry: Differences in certain chemicals in the brain may contribute
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twin has depression, the other has a 70 percent chance of having the
illness sometime in life.
o Personality: People with low self-esteem, who are easily overwhelmed by
stress, or who are generally pessimistic appear to be more likely to
experience depression.
 o Environmental factors: Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse
or poverty may make some people more vulnerable to depression.

Yes peoplr it is a serious matter. People you knew were experiencing this right
now but they didn’t show what their real condition and state because of many
reason:

Afraid to be judged and teased

Discriminated

Bullied

We should take this thing seriously as what Doctor Jose Rizal said “Ang
kabataan ay pag-asa ng bayan”, so I’m encouraging each one of you that if
youre experiencing this right now. It is okay to talk about it. Let us help you. No
man is an island, what are your friends for? Your beloved friends are their for
you. Your family, yes your family are worried about your well being let them help
you.

And to those people whom they approached, you people should listen carefully
and talk to them thoroughly.

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Discriminated
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Youth are facing. This case should be taken seriously and not just what you call
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"emo-emo" as what Doctor Jose Rizal said ANG KABATAAN AY PAG-ASA NG
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BAYAN. So im encouraging each one of you that if youre experiencing this right
now. Its okay to talk about it. Let us help you. No man is an island your beloved
friend is their for you, your family! And to those people whom they approached,
You people should listen carefully and help them. This is a life and death
situation.
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