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What is the kindest thing someone who knows about your depression has done for you?

heatherh11 March 15th, 2017

I always love hearing stories about when people are actually kind and help other people out in the midst of this cloud of darkness. Do some of you have stories you can share?

For me, my roommate last year knew that I was self-harming, and one time she realized I had been cutting because I was in the shower forever. She was waiting for me when I came out and insisted on having me sit down and bandaging the cuts up and then just holding me while I cried. It was probably the most comforting thing in the world and it helped me to want to get better.

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breadloafy March 15th, 2017

@heatherh11 During my depression, there were friends who actively checked up on me and made sure I was okay. That gesture alone was so sweet and sincere, it really made me so grateful to know people like them. :-)

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heatherh11 OP March 15th, 2017

@breadloafy

Sometimes it's really those little gestures that mean so much. :) and not in a cliche way at all. Thanks for sharing, breadloafy

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Avaray March 15th, 2017

This going to sound bad... But it meant something to me.. When i told someone about stuff that has contributed to my depression they said they would have boxed them in the nose and broken their kneecaps... Sounds horrific i know. But it was the first time that i felt someone would have protected me and cared enough to jokingly (i think ๐Ÿ˜‡) say so

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heatherh11 OP March 15th, 2017

@Avaray

That honestly made me laugh. I'm imaginging a friend trying to fight off a big black cloud of depression with karate. :) But that is such a kind, yet funny, way to support you. I'm glad you have that friend!

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Avaray March 15th, 2017

@heatherh11 thanks me too ๐Ÿ˜„

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HarryC March 15th, 2017

@heatherh11

That was so nice of your friend to do that, she must have really cared about you heart

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Avaray March 15th, 2017

@harrytheunicorn it does feel good... They are actually here on 7 cups of tea ๐Ÿ˜„

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marvelousMermaid87 March 15th, 2017

@heatherh11

My ex just let me lay there in silence and stroked my hair. That's my one weakness: I just need to be reassured that it's okay and for someone to hold my hand or stroke my head.

This is a lovely thread.

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heatherh11 OP March 15th, 2017

@marvelousMermaid87

That's beautiful. :)

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jr50 March 16th, 2017

I had a friend who came over and had cooked a casserole for me and my kiddos when she knew I was deeply depressed.

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heatherh11 OP March 16th, 2017

@jr50

That's wonderful! And it must have been nice for your kids too!

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crimsonMelon8700 March 16th, 2017

My friend encouraged me to see my gp.

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heatherh11 OP March 16th, 2017

@crimsonMelon8700

That's awesome. I'm glad you have friends who encourage you to get the help you need. :)

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mary31 March 16th, 2017

I found really nice people at the church. They understood how difficut depression is and prayed to me when i was sleeping. They made me company and called me for no reason to talk a bit.