How do I deal with someone elses depression

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Asked by MsKnowItAll 2 years ago in health

There is someone out the I absolutely adore. But this person is stuck in life. This person is very depressed and not moving forward with life......any sugesstions for the ones who have to live with it too? Was there anything you tried that helped snap them out of it? Anything you could suggest to help them see the light?
Thanks everyone.

Tags depression self sabotoge destructive behavior

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smohpal SHIV MOHPAL / ENGINEER

Answered 2 years ago

HOW YOU CAN HELP A DEPRESSED PERSON

* Acknowledge his feelings without trivializing them
* Don't blame him for his morbidity and inability to do normal chores
* Give him support and unconditional love and care
* Encourage him to indulge in activities he enjoys
* Appreciate whatever efforts he makes to fight his depression
* Highlight his achievements and efforts
* Make him talk and learn to listen to him
* If his depression has an immediate cause, help him find ways out of it
* Without forcing any expectations, try to create a daily routine for him
* Defend him before strangers even if you know he is wrong and gently explain the facts later when you are alone with him
* If he talks of suicide, take him seriously and try to talk him If he talks of suicide, take him seriously and try to talk him out of it.

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