: About Me

My name is Zara Blake. I'm a 19 year old Irish girl who enjoys reading and writing.

I like putting my thoughts firmly into words on a topic, so I really love this website! I think the peer rating system is a great encouragement and help to improve my writing.

Some day I'd love to be a published author! But thats a long way off, as it is, I'm in my 3rd year at university and studying psychology.

I wont bang on too much about myself, but I hope you enjoy my articles.

My passion is ...

Psychology

I know too much about ...

Mental Health Issues (involvement in an awareness society)

My parents always told me ...

That I should be thankful for all I have.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a pig farmer's wife...

My favorite memory ...

Standing on top of the empire state building at midnight with my boyfriend taking in the view!

Why I write ...

Mainly to figure out my own thoughts on a topic

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Stephen Fry Autobiography/Grey's Anatomy/Dido

My first job ...

Managers Trading Assistant in Ladbrokes (bookies)

My best moment ...

Getting my black belt/Getting accepted into Psychology (30/200)

My inspiration ...

My friends

Health & Fitness > Depression How to talk to a depressed friend

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Talking to a friend who is suffering with depression is often something people get very fearful about. We don't know what to think, say or do. We often worry we'll say the wrong thing and make it worse or we worry that we'll cause offence. Often we adopt the unintentionally patronising mentality of "you'll be fine, it will pass". So, let me start by saying do not let your fears and worries stop you from broaching the subject with your friend and don't underestimate what they are experiencing. What is Depression? Before talking to your friend about their depression you need to understand wh...

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