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Sir, One of my friends is suffering from mental illness. She often complains about experiencing guilt, shame, anger, pain simultaneously. That leads her to do self harm. She has had a bad past, memories of those keep haunting her. Please suggest a way out of this.
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From the information you have provided she seems to be having some features of depression.
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Please suggest your friend to seek a professional support. Ask your friend to consult a psychologist either online or offline for more clarity and understanding.
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