How do you help someone who is depressed?
MusicMajor
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Oct 4, 2014
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Usually I just try to have them talk it out and tell them about coping mechanisms! Tell them all about different resources that I know about is helpful, too!
Inthu
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Oct 6, 2014
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Get their mind of off the reason that is causing Depression. Keep them occupied, and eventually thy will get over their depression.
LittleElephant
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Oct 13, 2014
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I think just being around them and caring for them is very powerful. Someone who has depression is in a difficult situation, but when they are alone, it can make them feel very empty and can worsen the effects dramatically.
lexjc617
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Oct 14, 2014
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Show him/her that you are there for support for whatever he/she needs, but also know that an individual with depression may back away to try to find space.
AnnieElen
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Oct 22, 2014
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I would help them find out why, share my own experiences. Never lose hope. There is always someone that will help.
Neeka
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Oct 24, 2014
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Being there for people who are depressed is key. I am depressed more than I am not and I know that if I had someone to talk to who wouldn't judge me I would feel a million times better. Listening is better than giving advice because those who are depressed are delicate and may take things you have to say out of context.
Helll00
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Oct 25, 2014
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I will first try to know the real cause of depression. Then i will try to help the person out of his state of mind.
Anonymous
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Oct 28, 2014
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It's hard to help someone but the main thing to do is just be there for them. Be there when they need a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to.
Rachel1984
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Oct 29, 2014
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It can be very hard to know what to do. Some things that have really helped me are just when someone is willing to be there for me, and not judge. You can't expect to make a depressed person happy, but you can provide comfort by not giving up on them.
Anonymous
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Oct 29, 2014
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Make them feel loved and make them understand that you'll be there for them when they need something. Don't tell them what they should and shouldn't do - they already know and it makes it worse. Stay by their side.
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