lEttEr tO a dEprEsSiOn pErsOn

                                                                                                                 NO 258,

LORONG S2 G5/3,

GARDEN AVENUE,SEREMBAN 2,

70300,SEREMBAN,

NEGERI SEMBILAN DARUL KHUSUS

Dear Halimah,

Thank you for reply my letter past two month ago. Now, it's my turn to reply your letter. Before that, I hope you and your family always in pink of life.

I quite shock with your letter past 2 days ago. You told me that you want run away from this life. But why, my friend? Did you had any problem along this month? It's okay if you don't want to share with me. But, I just can give you some advise too less your depression. I hope this letter will change your mind immediately. 

Do you know, depression is a serious medical illness that involves our brain. It's more than just a felling of being "down in the dumps" for a few days. The symptom can include sadness, change in weight, thoughts of death or suicide. Depression is a disorder of the brain. There are the variety of causes, including genetic,environmental, psychological, and biochemical factors.Depression usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30, and it much more common in women.


Several approaches to psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal,and psycho dynamic, helps depressed people discover. Skilled therapists can work with depressed individuals to : 

Pinpoint the life problems that contribute to their depression and help them understand which aspects of those problems they may be able to solve or improve.
A trained therapist can help depressed patients identify options for the future and set realistic goals that enable them to enhance their mental and emotional well-being. Therapists also help individuals identify how they have successfully dealt with similar feelings if they have been depressed in the past.

Identify negative or distorted thinking patterns that contribute to feelings of hopelessness and helplessness that accompany depression. For example, depressed individuals may tend to overgeneralize, that is, to think of circumstances in terms of "always" or "never." They may also take events personally. A trained and competent therapist can help nurture a more positive outlook on life.

Explore other learned thoughts and behaviors that create problems and contribute to depression.
For example, therapists can help depressed individuals understand and improve patterns of interacting with other people that contribute to their depression.

Help people regain a sense of control and pleasure in life.
Psychotherapy helps people see choices as well as gradually incorporate enjoyable, fulfilling activities back into their lives.

The support and involvement of family and friends can play a crucial role in helping someone who has depressed. Individuals in the "support system" can help by encouraging a depressed loved one to stick with treatment and practice the coping techniques and problem-solving skills he or she is learning through psychotherapy. Living with a depressed person can be very difficult and stressful on family members and friends. The pain watching a loved one suffer from depression can bring about feelings of helplessness and loss. Family or martial therapy may be beneficial in bringing together all the individuals affected by depression and helping them learn effective ways to cope together. This type of psychotherapy can also provide a good opportunity for individuals who have never experienced depression themselves to learn more about it and identify constructive ways of supporting a loved one who is suffering from depression.


I hope all my words in this change your mind from suicide. I think this all from me. I will wait for your next letter. As usual, send my regard to your parent. 

Sincerely, 

    Siti Nuraisah bt Mohd Shah