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Some Crisis Signals CONTACT US TIPS FOR • Feeling very sad, tired and irritable continuously for at least two weeks.

• Cannot concentrate on studies and on routine tasks.

• Experiencing disturbances in sleep: early awakening, oversleeping and frequent nightmares.

• Loss of appetite and weight or overeating.

• Self Harming: cutting or other forms of self injury.

• Feeling worthless, shameful or self hatred.

• Thinking about dying, disappearing or killing oneself.
• Loss of interest in friends or hobbies previously enjoyed.

• Feeling really down after the breaking of a relationship.

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TEENAGERS Being a teenager is going through a time of growth, development and change.

This makes the teenager feel uncertain, moody and sensitive to what others think of them , especially the peers.

However these feelings are normal and natural during this phase of life.

TIPS FOR POSITIVE LIVING • Think Positively: Try to see the brighter sides of life.

• Think in terms of a positive mental attitude focusing on positive results.
• Remember that failures and obstacles are part of life.

Take them as opportunities and blessings in disguise.

• Be goal oriented and have realistic goals.

• Believe in yourself and your abilities.

• Remember that even the longest journey begins with the first step.

• Never hesitate to seek help in case of intense suffering.

LIVING YOUR LIFE FULLY THINGS TO AVOID • You have only one life: Love it, respect it and live it fully.

• Cultivate strong relationships within your family.
• Spend quality time with your parents and cultivate respect for them.

• • Alcohol: Drinking in teenage years is a serious risk factor for alcohol dependence.

Experiences with drugs: They can have disastrous consequences of addiction and dependence.. • Cigarette: It is the most addictive • Take good care of yourself: substance.

exercise regularly and watch what you eat.

• Be protected and cautious with sex.

• Engage in musical activities.

• Read Inspiring stories, quotes and lives of great people.
• Never lose hope in achieving your goals.

• Spending too much time on the internet and social media.

• Sending inappropriate messages via cell phone or social media.

• Defying parental authority.

• Using abusive language.