'It's nice to have someone around'

'It's nice to have someone around'

The number of suicide cases in urban metropolises is increasing,
as city residents are more vulnerable compared to those in remote
areas. Urban people are exposed to a variety of socio-political
factors that contribute to higher stress levels, psychiatrists
say. The Jakarta Post asked residents how they deal with
stressful days at work.

Suradi, 47, works as a taxi driver in Jakarta. His wife and
seven children live in Cikampek, Purwakarta:

Of course I often feel very tired and tense. To prevent the
tiredness which may lead to stress, I usually jog around my house
or around the taxi depot.

I work in air-conditioned car almost the whole day. So jogging
helps me feel refreshed.

I actually prefer badminton. But playing badminton means extra
money to buy shuttlecocks.

Kurniawan, 27, is a freelance writer. He lives in Central
Jakarta:

Usually whenever I feel tired I watch a movie at home because
it makes me feel relaxed.

Star-gazing or watching the sunset sometimes helps me relax
too.

I think it is nice to have someone to share our problems with,
or a girlfriend. But at the moment I am alone again.

--The Jakarta Post