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If he is in the class, he will be seated in the corner. He is always busy writing poems and short stories of his life experience. I feel this isolation is getting way out of hand. He needs to mix with other students. He says that he hates people and does not want to mingle with them. So please help me so I can help my mate.
I think your mate really needs help. Those poems and short stories actually tell a story, he could be emotionally frustrated and all he can do is take that frustration out on paper.
If the isolation persists he could end up suffering from depression or even self-hatred, it would be good if he got a medical check-up.
Ignoring the situation will worsen everything, there is no need for him to be ashamed of his condition. Many teens suffer from this condition and most of them are unaware, so enlighten him a bit.
Lissa Mwayi, 17, Queensdale
One of the best ways to deal with that situation is to talk to a teacher who is resourceful, do not neglect him or confide in someone who shows no interest. It seems like your friend has got no joy at all, he is overwhelmed from the tremendous pressures of life.
This can be friends, family and school these things may leave him feeling miserable, you are the only person who can help him break that shell of isolation.
Go and hang out in busy teen joints so he can make friends, if he is to reluctant, then be patient with him.
George Sango, 16, Avonlea
He is so convinced that no one likes him and he has nothing worthwhile to talk about in a conversation, if that is the way he thinks about himself then he is portraying a negative image of himself.
Having a genuine interest in other people is a remedy for such lonely people. That is the only way he can have a different perception on those people he hates.
If he shuts you out as well then you will have to approach a counsellor, because he could be in need of counselling.
Ruvimbo Taruvinga, 19, Braeside
You do not have to worry about your friend, he is just trying to keep a low profile, I guess.
As candidates you will be sitting for your exams this year, and most of your stream mates will have any contact with you when you leave school. Many may not even remember your names, he already got you as a friend; more friends mean more problems.
What you are trying to do will get your friend absorbed into bad groupies.
You might end up writing back asking us to save your friend from the wrong crowd, so just let him be. Maybe there is a psychological problem but either way just respect his wishes.
Romeo Mpofu, 18, Greystone Park
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