How can I help a family member experiencing depression?

You could be a ear to listen. Giving advise are sensitive when it comes to depression. They will see things very differently compared to us.So try to be compassionate and understanding on what they have to say before giving any advise.

By being their, when they need me the most, that's how i will do when they need me. I will calm them, make them happy, even though they hate me.

It's a very personal thing to have a family member suffering from depression. I think the best way is to be there for them, let them know there is someone there to assist them one every thing literally. Other than that I would use my active listening skills learnt here to listen to them :D.

Sometimes, all you can do is provide love and support no matter what. But remember to take care of you too. We can't truly help anyone if we aren't emotionally strong ourselves. Also, remember that it's not your responsibility to cure anyone. A family member will just be happy you know you are there for them! If the depression is really serious, helping the person find a therapist and/or psychiatrist could be very helpful.

If you believe that a family member is depressed try reaching out to them. Just talking to them can help them admit they might have a problem. You can also suggest therapy

You gotta tell them that you are going to be there for them in happy and anxious times. Try as much as you can to make them laugh or smile, it'll help :)

If a close family member is experiencing depression the best thing you can do is let them know that you're there for them whenever they need to talk even if it's at midnight or 3 in the morning. They need to have someone they can trust when they can't trust them selves!

Experiencing depression is more to what it seems to the other.Make that person feel comfortable around you so that he can open his heart to you and substantially reduce the load on his mind. Go along with him in daily routine activities so that his mind does not get preoccupied with depressive thoughts. Slowly,when the person is finally okay with it, talk to him about his thoughts and what has led them and him here. Why did he have to go through all this. Suggest him some mental health exercises but the foremost thing to do is listen to him.

This is how I describe depression to others: Depression is like a shadowy monster, like a parasite. This parasite feeds off of your negative energy. In order to keep feeding on the negative energy, it will create negative thoughts. As long as you have negative thoughts, this parasite will continue to feed. There are several ways to stop thinking negatively. One is to remove yourself from the negative environment, like going on a walk or redecorating a room. Another way is to simply stop the thoughts. When you are having those thoughts, simple shout, mentally, STOP! Keep doing this until the thoughts stop. If there is someone I know who is suffering from depression, I will listen to them. Take time and actually listen to their thoughts and concerns. I will also give feedback to them. allowing them to come back to me, when they need some support.

One of the best things you can do to help someone you care about with depression is to learn about it. Research what the symptoms are of depression and how to help them when they show. Let them know that you care about them and want to support them. Depression can affect people in different ways and is a serious illness. Try your best you remember that they often can't help how they are acting when depressed and that they are trying. Another thing that can help, is to remember things takes time to heal and recover. Nothing is going to happen overnight.