Guide for Teenagers

The teenage years can be tough，and it's normal to feel sad every now and then．But if these feelings don't go away or become so intense that you can't handle them，you may be suffering from depression．（56）___

Try not to isolate yourself

When you're depressed，you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything．Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult，but isolating yourself only makes depression worse．（57）___Spend time with friends，especially those who are active．

Keep your body healthy

Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mooD． Ever heard of a"runners high"？Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression，so get involved in sports，ride your bike，or take a dance class．Any activity helps!（58）___．As for food，make sure you're feeding your mind with plenty of fruits，vegetables，and whole grains．

Avoid alcohol and drugs．

You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a"mood boost，"even if just for a short time．However，substance use can not only make depression worse，but can cause you to become more depressed．（59）___You will need special treatment for your substance problem．

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Stress and worry can lead to depression．Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming．In addition，if you have a health concern you feel you can't talk to your parents about，see a doctor．A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment．If you're dealing with relationship，friendship，or family problems，talk to an adult you trust．

A． Ask for help if you are stressed．

B． Even a short walk can be beneficial．

C． Turn to your parents for help．

D． As you get out into the world，you mayfind yourself feeling better．

E． In short，drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse--not bett