Teen Survival Kit"  

So whats a Teen Survival Kit????  Anything that will help you get through your TEEN years in a POSITIVE WAY. Everyone add your survivial tips, and I will post them on this page. What helps you, and Why? I think this will also be Fun to see how other's cope with the ups and downs of being a Teenager! (Tomorrow I wills start a Story, and everyone has to add their own part to it until it is a finished story!) So come back tomorrow and let's go into make believe land!)

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1.UnConditional Love!
What's That? When someone loves you no matter what you do, no strings attached!
Where Can I Find It? First in Jesus. "I have LOVED you with an EVERLASTING LOVE"Jerimiah 31:3 "God IS Love."1 John 4:8" It is also found in Friends & Families.

2.FRIENDS
They will be there to lift you up when you need it, IF you will let them. There are people who Really Do Care, or we would not be writing this.

3.Small Groups
Why? Small Groups such as Youth Groups, or Cell groups are a place you can get to know other's on an intiment level and feel safe in sharing your feelings.

4.Coping Skills
What's that? Not everyone has the ability to cope in certian situations.Coping Skills are Learned.
How do I Learn Them? Usually by a good mentor. Such as Youth Group Leaders, Adults you trust & Books! There are Many good books on Depression & other topics that relate to you. They teach you the skills you need to cope with your circumstances. The best books will come from your local Christian Book Store. If you are DEPRESSED or SUICIDAL it May Not Be Your what You think! Sometimes Chemicals in the brain need med's to get you back to feeling right. Also thyroid problems can cause these feelings. Your living conditions may also contribute to your depression. Depression is an ache in the soul and that crushes your spirit. It wraps itself so tightly around you that you can't believe it will ever leave; but it can and it does! (the book, "Finding Hope Again" by Neil T. Anderson. I highly recomend this book. (found at many bookstores)  Please Clik Here if you are feeling suicidal. For Hurting Yourself Clik Here. Statistics show that those who have Spiritual Awareness are less likely to commit suicide and make it through depression. You CAN be a survivor! Clik here for flash video's that are helpful. You will have to scroll down the page.

5.Talk, Talk, Talk,!
Why? It releases built up emotions & other's who have been through the same things can tell how they overcame them. Also you need someone who will JUST listen to you. If you have no one you trust, online friends can help a great deal through a message board or chat room. I will add both to my journal & let me know nights you all would want to chat. Clik here for chat and message board.

Now, it's Your turn! ♥ Love~*~Angeldust ♥

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