depression = suicidal?

was watching the talk show on channel u just now

"有话就说 shoot" 9.15 pm (fridays)

the topic was about the increasing tendency
of teenagers committing suicide due to depression


initially when i saw the commercial,
i admit i was snortling away like a pig
at how stupid the interviewed teens were.
however after watching,
i sincerely apologize for ridiculing at them


there were various mental conditions mentioned
particularly, i was interested in
"borderline personality"
brought up by the guest psychologist
ppl with this condition do not know who they are,
as in what kind of personality they really have..
there has been a steady rise in the no. of this case
and i strongly believe this has got sth to do with all the stereotyping by the media and society in present times.


reasons for depression?

1. peer pressure
2. emotionally unstable
3. loss of a friend/family

advices given?

1. talk to an adult (parent/tr)
2. parents have to show that they are concern
3. consult a cousellor

the teens attempted suicide in various ways

1. tried to jump off the building
2. cut her wrists (自残）

it was also adviced,
when ur friend approach u
saying he/she wants to commit suicide,
dont take it as a joke or take it lightly.
check whether he/she is serious abt it
by asking how he/she plans to die...
if the friend manage to relate the plan
immediately bring it to attention to an adult


teenagers are always more vulnerable
as this is a period when we are growing up
we experience alot of changes so much so
that to some we dont know how to react
or what to do abt it


hormonal imbalance does not help too
suddenly there's all these chemicals
rushing within ur bloodstream
making u react weirdly to everything
ur emotions just dont make sense anymore
1 moment u're laughing
the other, u're crying so badly


and on top of everything
there's the stress to do well in studies
we have to cope with so many things
juggling life, family, friends and studies.


i'm starting to believe that those who survived are indeed
^ SUPERMAN^

"when all that u see are only shadows, turn around to look for the source of light"