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Hey everyone, my name is Rafael and I'm from Brazil. I'm 15 years old, turning 16 at 2nd February 2014, I'm a outgoing and playful guy, always trying to smile and joke. But sometimes it comes to be hard, that's the reason I'm here, I feel like sharing it to people. I like listening to music, almost every kind of music.

So this is it, my simple introduction here at the Depression UNderstood forum.

Hi Rafael, I'm from the chilly far north. I'm glad to hear you are out going, so many of us tend to be pretty introverted.

I don't listen to much modern music. My favorite music was the rock & roll of the 60's and 70s. Have you heard Suzanne Vega? She's my favorite contemporary artist. I particularly like the cd 99.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Lots of good songs on it.

I was having trouble at your age too. Partly because of that I was reluctant to have kids, but I do and so far they seem pretty happy. My oldest is 14 and spends a lot of time on the computer. Lately he's been playing Halo. Do you do much gaming?

You are welcome to talk here, we're a pretty friendly bunch. Tell us as much or as little as you like. I hope we can help, but I know we can offer a sympathetic ear.

Enjoy your summer.

Hi Raphael,
How are you doing? I love that name, BTW.
My daughter is 16, and her birthday is also in February. I remember what it was like to be your age. The stress. The excitement. At 41, sometimes my days as a teen seem like only yesterday; Sometimes, they seem too long ago. How are you enjoying your teenaged years?
It's good you're really into music. (me too)! Great tunes and a sense of humor are two good survival tools.

Welcome to this forum, Raphael. I hope you meet
some interesting people, and build some new friendships here! Myself, I've found it to be a great site.