how do i help someone with depression ?
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The most important thing to do, you're doing it. You are loving him, caring for him and trying to help him.
Keep that up my dear. Continually reminding him that you are there for him if he needs you. And you love him unconditionally and without judgement.
Depression is one of the worst things to suffer from. I too suffer from it, and it can be horrendous.
What kind of treatment is he getting? Hopefully seeing a doctor and taking medications that can help. The thing to remember with meds is that they don't work over night. All antidepressants take atleast 2-3 weeks to get fully into your system and start taking it's full affect. Also, meds isn't just the answer. There are other factors he should be considering. Like counselling for whatever could be causing him to feel this way. Dealing with and accepting the root of the problem is the only way to start working on fixing it.
There are reading materials that could help him manage his depression, stress and anxiety. Support groups, with people suffering from the same thing. I know talking with people that are also going through the same as I, really does help.
You sound like a good friend. You are doing a great job already....it is important though that co-dependancy doesn't creep in here though. I don't mean to sound cruel, but you have to take care of yourself too. Don't let his problems, his issues bring you down. You have to live your life and do what you have to do for yourself first before you can help anyone else.
Good luck my friend, and God Bless.
Find a specialist that can help them with their particular problem. Also, offer a shoulder to cry on after their session...
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