Dear Christine,
I am writing about a friend of mine who has been going through rough seas recently.
It is being rumoured that my friend is having a relationship with a certain man and it is not true. This was done so her boyfriend would leave her. Well, it looks like they are succeeding.
Even the boyfriend’s relatives are pressuring him to leave her.
As a result she is not eating, sleeping or going anywhere.
She is very sick at heart. All she thinks about is this guy whom she cares for. What do you think she should do? It seems impossible for her to forget him.
Christine, many days she stays home from work – and this bothers me a great deal. She was the type of person who would go to the beach, the cinema and even attend church. Now she hardly does any of these things.
I spoke to her mother about the situation and she is also worried about her. I told her that I would write to you and seek some advice.
I am particularly worried about her health, which she is neglecting, and also her work.
– Concerned
Dear Concerned,
Your friend seems to be suffering from depression, and it might be worth her while to see a doctor. Failure to eat and sleep can lead to a variety of serious illnesses, and I am at least pleased that you are concerned about her health.
Please, encourage her to seek medical attention.
 I would also advise her to forget this young man, although I am sure it will not be easy. If he really loved her he would defend her, not accept the lies that are being told about her.
True love seeks to know the truth and forgives when there is need to.
It will take a while for her to see the daylight again, so to speak, but she needs to think about herself at this time, and give herself time to heal.
   She also needs to get out there and appreciate and start enjoying life. Plan some social events around her and help her to laugh again.
– CHRISTINE
