Left Across the Border A story of Teen Depression Series 1: T.D., #1

By Patrice M Foster

Left across the Border tells the story of a foreigner with burning love.  This is the mysterious story of a teen struggling with foreign affairs, separation, family and depression. This story of a teen's life takes an interesting mode. Will she have a better life in America? How will she free herself from pain? One must read the book to find the answers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Patrice M Foster
• Release date: Dec 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223672500

Patrice M Foster

About The Author Patrice M Foster is a Registered Nurse in Childhood and Adolescence Psychiatry, with more than 30 plus years of clinical experience. She blogs and writes about issues that affect kids' mental health

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This book is a work of fiction. This book is not intended or

meant to replace sound medical advice. Any resemblance to

actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely

coincidental.

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Copyright © 2016 Patrice M. Foster

ISBN: 978-0998187433

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016917887

Cover design by http://yocladesigns.com

All rights reserved. Except for use in any review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or in part in any form by any electronic, mechanical or other means, now known or hereafter invented is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

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Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION.....................................1

RECOGNIZING DEPRESSION..............................2

GETTING HELP.......................................3

FINDING SOLUTIONS, SHARING STORIES....................4

CHAPTER ONE.....................................6

LEAVING HOME.......................................6

CROSSING OVER......................................7

MAKING OUR PLANS...................................9

ON THE WAY........................................11

CHAPTER TWO....................................13

IN AMERICA.........................................13

GOING TO SCHOOL....................................16

IT GETS WORSE.....................................18

A WAY OUT........................................20

CHAPTER THREE..................................22

THE LOWEST TIME...................................22

IT BEGINS..........................................23

CUTTING AND BULLYING................................24

CHAPTER FOUR...................................28

THE WORST AND BEST DAYS............................28

BEGINNING AGAIN....................................31

NEW SURROUNDINGS..................................33

LOOKING ACROSS THE BORDER..........................34

REALIZATION........................................35

CHAPTER FIVE....................................38

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A NEW JOURNEY.....................................38

NO LONGER ALONE...................................39

FEELING BETTER.....................................43

WHEN YOU ARE DEPRESSED............................44

SOURCES.........................................48

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OTHER BOOKS BY PATRICE M FOSTER.............49

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Introduction

Sadness and depression are not the same things. In this series of books on teens and depression, we'll take a long, hard look at how easy it can be for a teen to believe they just feel sad when they are actually depressed. Many people, including teens, senior citizens and adults do not always recognize they are suffering from depression. After all, as one source says, Depression is different from regular sadness because it lasts longer and affects more than just a person's mood.

Sometimes, people don't see or realize that sadness has lasted for so long and has become so large that it cannot be as simple as feeling a bit blue or sad. It may have even taken

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over the person's entire life, leaving them tired, achy, and unable to enjoy any part of life.

Unfortunately, there are always things that cause depression, and this may be why a teen thinks that it is only sadness. They might move far away from home, have their heart broken by a boyfriend or girlfriend, experience bullying at school, or feel the emotional impact of discrimination. Because modern teens are also more connected due to social media, they may not get any sort of break from the issues leading to depression.

We read headlines of bullying that goes on during school hours and just continues all night on sites like Facebook or through endless text messaging. This can make it easy for a teen to become depressed, and have no way of escaping it.

RECOGNIZING DEPRESSION

Because it can be hard for a depressed teen to know what is happening, it is important for them or their loved ones to know the signs of depression. They include:

Negative thinking - Depression makes it hard to think clearly. Thoughts like, Nothing will ever be better, or This is too hard for me to deal with, are very common. This is why a depressed teen believes they are worthless, that life is not worth living, or that no one loves them - even though this is not true at all.

Tired or without energy - A depressed teen often sleeps a lot, feels very tired, and may not move that much.  Just  doing  things  like  bathing,  changing clothes,  or  going  out