Tears of Tiger - A project to prevent teen alcohol abuse and depression
Character- Keisha
Keisha's life and problems
Keisha was Andy's girlfriend. After the deadly accident and Andy's trial Keisha was always there for him. As Andy became more and more depressed Keisha became more and more tired of it. Keisha would try to do fun things like play ping pong, go to the mall, or even just spend quality time with him, but his mind was always focused on Rob. Rob was always the main topic of their conversation. Andy yould always say, "Do you think Rob is cold tonight" or something depressing like "What would you do if I died?". Keisha couldn't take it anymore. After she broke it of with Andy someone asked her if she had seen Andy and she said "I hope I never do". Her words came true and now she is devastated about losing another friend.
How to help
If you ever have a friend who is depressed, please just help them through it. Everyone needs someone to talk to. Sometimes it is hard to get through things by yourself and that's what a friend is there for. To comfort you in the hardest times and make you feel better. If you don't help your friend or family member, then they may be at high risk for depression. Please listen to them and encourage them by letting them know that you are there to help them through the good times and bad.
If you are Depressed
If you are in a situation where you need help, talk to anyone who will listen. Many people are not able to handle depression on their own. So I advise anyone who is in this situation to get help now. Sometimes people bottle up their emotions inside and need to let them out because those feelings can really affect you. Fight your depression by finding one thing in your day that can make you happy and smile about your life. Think of a memory that truly makes you happy, contact a friend and know that you are not alone. Always have faith that things will get better.