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ying to post frequently on social media was to attract people’s attention and hoping that everyone care on him.</p><p id="5f30">Then I said to him, “Bro, I understand that social media is a great platform to share anything. <b>Nonetheless, sometimes we just need to take a break from it and try not to attract too much attention. </b>We didn’t even know if they care about your post or not”.</p><p id="1d37">I explain a little bit about myself, “I’m a person that prefers to talk about my problems and issues with some people, only with the closest one. Begging for people’s attention in public probably doesn’t solve the problem, it creates more stress. I’m sure that you can’t even sleep because you kept thinking about how many people give comments on your post and liked it. It just gives you social anxiety”.</p><p id="3f87">In the end, I gave him some motivational words.</p><p id="f377" type="7">“Look, you are still young. Your future is far ahead. Never regret what you’ve done in the past and keep moving forward.</p><p id="ecc3" type="7">When you lost a friend, there will be more for you.</p><p id="d0dd" type="7">When you can’t get a girlfriend right now, maybe your true love is waiting for you later.</p><p id="dd92" type="7">When you have an issue with your country, always think positive. Pray and hope for the best outcome. Pray for the protection of your family in this hard situation.</p><p id="416e" type="7">Don’t let this thing stop you to be creative and inspire other people”.</p><p id="bbe8">In the end, I’m glad that he accepted my advice and he will move on from it.</p><p id="8c18">I know that some of you had the same problems and issues as my friend endure. This world has turned crazy for the past few months and it seems that we lost hope and dream to live in a better world. If you are starting to lose hope and dream in the future, remember,</p><p id="e9b1" type="7">Relax, take a deep breathe and don’t worry. You are not alone, my friend.</p><p id="a331"><i>*If anyone of you had the same feeling about anxiety and depression of any issues, feel free to have a chat with me and we can discuss it more. You can reach me through email or my socials. I’m here to support all of you.**</i></p><figure id="b0a6"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*5BjM6onig3LSPSJV"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@dmey503?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Dan Meyers</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><h2 id="da61">More from the author</h

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You Are Not Alone, My Friend

A story of overcoming anxiety and depression during this tough time.

A friend texted me, he was feeling depressed and stressed, because of the situation right now.

“My country is facing a tough life at the moment, from this pandemic to political warfare. I’m so worried and scared about my friends and family back there. I don’t know how to express myself since some of my friends didn’t even care about me”.

Just before he texted me, I saw a few posts from him on my Facebook timeline. I realise that he’s looking for attention on his feelings, but it sounds like that his friends ignore him. That’s why he reached me since I’m one of his best friends.

I felt very sorry about what happened to him. At the same time, I was confused about what should I said to him. If I said something wrong, it may hurt his feelings more.

Then, I decided to reply to him. “Relax bro, take a deep breath and don’t worry. You are not alone. Almost everyone had the same feelings too.” I tried to give him some advice, but it didn’t work. He sounds more upset, which is not a good thing.

“What is going on? What could go wrong about it?”. After a few moments, I texted him again if we can catch up and talk about it face to face. I want to help him to get out of his depression.

A few days later, I managed to catch up with him. We went for lunch and sat down at a park. We started our conversation by saying hello as usual. Then he started to tell me more about his feelings. I was expecting that he will sound sad, but it turns out that I’m completely wrong.

He is feeling happier. “I’m happy and feeling better because I’m able to catch up with you man. At least I got a accompany and I’m trying to get myself distracted from things that happened around me. At least I know who is my true friend now”.

I didn’t expect that. How come he is happier just by seeing me?

I was thinking, “He might be lonely and he needs someone to talk about his concern”. And I was right. The reason he’s trying to post frequently on social media was to attract people’s attention and hoping that everyone care on him.

Then I said to him, “Bro, I understand that social media is a great platform to share anything. Nonetheless, sometimes we just need to take a break from it and try not to attract too much attention. We didn’t even know if they care about your post or not”.

I explain a little bit about myself, “I’m a person that prefers to talk about my problems and issues with some people, only with the closest one. Begging for people’s attention in public probably doesn’t solve the problem, it creates more stress. I’m sure that you can’t even sleep because you kept thinking about how many people give comments on your post and liked it. It just gives you social anxiety”.

In the end, I gave him some motivational words.

“Look, you are still young. Your future is far ahead. Never regret what you’ve done in the past and keep moving forward.

When you lost a friend, there will be more for you.

When you can’t get a girlfriend right now, maybe your true love is waiting for you later.

When you have an issue with your country, always think positive. Pray and hope for the best outcome. Pray for the protection of your family in this hard situation.

Don’t let this thing stop you to be creative and inspire other people”.

In the end, I’m glad that he accepted my advice and he will move on from it.

I know that some of you had the same problems and issues as my friend endure. This world has turned crazy for the past few months and it seems that we lost hope and dream to live in a better world. If you are starting to lose hope and dream in the future, remember,

Relax, take a deep breathe and don’t worry. You are not alone, my friend.

*If anyone of you had the same feeling about anxiety and depression of any issues, feel free to have a chat with me and we can discuss it more. You can reach me through email or my socials. I’m here to support all of you.**

Being a Writer For A Month

My journey so far in the content-creation world.

medium.com

How COVID-19 Situation Turned My Life

COVID-19 impacts many aspects of life, however, it is something fortunate, rather than unfortunate for me.

medium.com

Being an Indonesian Down Under

What did I learn from living in Australia for the past years?

medium.com

Christopher Reno Budiman is a writer, explorer and entrepreneur-minded person. He received Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) and Bachelor of International Hospitality Management with Swiss Hotel Association accreditation. He’s on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn if you would like to know more about him.