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[psychofactz]

Avoid people who:

1. Mess with your head. 2. Intentionally and repeatedly do and say things that they know upset you. 3. Expect you to prioritize them but refuse to prioritize you. 4. Can't and won't apologize sincerely. 5. Act like the victim when confronted with their abusive behavior.

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How to help a depressed friend

If you’re a teenager with a friend who seems down or troubled, you may suspect depression. But how do you know it’s not just a passing phase or a bad mood? Look for common warning signs of teen depression:

Your friend doesn’t want to do the things you guys used to love to do.

Your friend starts using alcohol or drugs or hanging with a bad crowd.

Your friend stops going to classes and afterschool activities.

Your friend talks about being bad, ugly, stupid, or worthless.

Your friend starts talking about death or suicide.

Teens typically rely on their friends more than their parents or other adults so you may find yourself in the position of being the first—or only—person that your depressed friend confides in. While this might seem like a huge responsibility, there are many things you can do to help:

• Get your friend to talk to you. Starting a conversation about depression can be daunting, but you can say something simple: "You seem like you are really down, and not yourself. I really want to help you. Is there anything I can do?"

• You don’t need to have the answers. Your friend just needs someone to listen and be supportive. By listening and responding in a non-judgmental and reassuring manner, you are helping in a major way.

• Encourage your friend to get help. Urge your depressed friend to talk to a parent, teacher, or counselor. It might be scary for your friend to admit to an authority figure that they have a problem. Having you there might help, so offer to go along for support.

• Stick with your friend through the hard times. Depression can make people do and say things that are hurtful or strange. But your friend is going through a very difficult time, so try not to take it personally. Once your friend gets help, they will go back to being the person you know and love. In the meantime, make sure you have other friends or family taking care of you. Your feelings are important and need to be respected, too.

• Speak up if your friend is suicidal. If your friend is joking or talking about suicide, giving possessions away, or saying goodbye, tell a trusted adult immediately. Your only responsibility at this point is to get your friend help and get it fast. Even if you promised not to tell, your friend needs your help. It’s better to have a friend who is temporarily angry at you than one who is no longer alive.

[psychofactz]

Things to Keep in Mind

1. Your grades are not a measure of your value and worth.

2. A low or failing grade doesn’t make you worthless.

3. You are valuable because you are you.

4. You don’t have to prove anything to anybody.

5. You are unique, special, and have lots to give , offer.

6. You have people in your life who love and care for you.

7. When one door closes another always opens.

8. Life is full of opportunities, of second chances, and different paths and roads.

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Bad habits that show lack of self esteem

1. Saying "yes" to everything 2. Negative self-talk or self-criticism 3. Back down when opinions are challenged by others 4. Being indecisive with simple decisions 5. Fearing failure 6. Taking constructive criticism personally 7. Sweating the small stuff 8. Afraid to share your opinions in a conversation 9. Giving up too easily 10. Comparing yourself negatively to others 11. Slouching 12. Fidgeting 13. Claiming your successes are just luck 14. Buying things because others like them, not because you like them 15. Social withdrawal 16. Excessive preoccupation with personal problems 17. Letting fear stop you from trying new things

[psychofactz]

20 Things You Don’t Have to Apologize For

You Never Have to Apologize For…

1. Removing someone from your life that repeatedly crosses your boundaries. 

2. Being who we are, and feeling our feelings. 

3. Trusting your instincts, even if you can't explain it. 

4. We should never apologize if we're not truly sorry. I don't believe in apologizing because someone ‘demands' an apology. 

5. Quality “me” time (taking care of ourselves). 

6. Your opinion—there is no right or wrong opinion, and there'd be a lot fewer arguments if more people could just respect and appreciate different insights. 

7. Standing up for what you believe in. 

8. Living life the way we choose to, regardless of fitting in with other people's norms. 

9. Making decisions about your own future that don’t do any harm to anyone. No one should be made to feel guilty for trying to better themselves. 

10. You shouldn't have to apologize for how you feel. You may need to apologize for how you act on your feelings, but never for being hurt, angry, sad, etc., and expressing how you feel. There's a difference.

11. Being sensitive. I feel my feelings and I believe it's hurtful when individuals are quick to tell someone to “get over it.” If we aren't harming anyone, we all deserve to process our feelings in our own time frame and manner. 

12. For being protective of our children and trusting our instincts as parents—especially when they're not yet capable of advocating for themselves.

13. Having to grieve. Some people think there is a time limit or a timeframe. It could take a lifetime to accept someone we love passing away.

14. Speaking the truth. It ain't always pleasant, but better to know what's really in someone's heart than being fake! 

15. Speaking up when someone has hurt us in some way. 

16. Fighting for the rights of animals. 

17. Taking a break and doing absolutely nothing for ten minutes. 

18. Being a free thinker and questioning everything even when it's not the popular thing to do. ~

19. Choosing what you think is best for your life.

20. Apologizing too much. 

[psychofactz]

You're not everyone's cup of tea

The world is filled with people who, no matter what you do, no matter what you try, will simply not like you. But the world is also filled with those who will love you fiercely. The ones who love you: they are your people

Don't waste your finite time and heart trying to convince the people who aren't your people that you have value. They will miss it completely. They won’t buy what you are selling. Don’t try to convince them to walk your path with you because you will only waste your time and your emotional good health. You are not for them and they are not for you. You are not their cup of tea and they are not yours.

Politely wave them along and you move away as well. Seek to share your path with those who recognize and appreciate your gifts, who you are. Be who you are.

You are not everyone’s cup of tea and that is OK.