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Just be there for them, if they've not seeked help try and encouage (not hound) them to do so. Try and go for a walk with them.. I found exercise really helps.. Good Luck by MandaR
About 1 year ago
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Very difficult.. def.fundamental this person gets professional help. As a friend, listen to them, try to ensure they have a healthy routine *regular meals, no drugs, enough and normal sleep hours and exercise*, make them feel good about themselves, and subtly give them a more positive and always realistic perspective on things, those that worry or hurt them most of all. The problem with depression is often that in certain situations people give themselves the wrong message, and this triggers all sorts of dangerous emotions. This creates a vicious cycle relatively easily, and once that happens, people are not very rational and interpret reality as too much to cope with and find themselves with a terrible lack of control over their lives. A lot people have learned over the years to run themselves down in all sorts of ways and it's always helpful to understand hat we have to love and understand ourselves and that we can *and should, really*have control over the way we think, feel and hence of our lives. Good luck by Dolcemomo
About 1 year ago
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It can be very difficult to help a friend through depression. They may well try and avoid you or make excuses not to meet up. I think Manda's suggestion of joining them for a walk or even a cycle ride is excellent. You can chat or not whilst out but this shows that you're there for them but I wouldn't push them too much. If they try and avoid you just simply drop a card and a small gift (maybe some food) round to show them you're thinking of them. Good luck by soosy
About 1 year ago
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Offer to go to the doctor with them. Often very scary prospect for someone with depression to go by themselves. Exercise is a big one. Even if it's just walking the dog or something. by wannabe_goddess
About 1 year ago
Justme needs help with How do I help a friend through depression?
About 1 year ago
Just be there for them, if they've not seeked help try and encouage (not hound) them to do so. Try and go for a walk with them.. I found exercise really helps.. Good Luck by MandaR
About 1 year ago
Very difficult.. def.fundamental this person gets professional help. As a friend, listen to them, try to ensure they have a healthy routine *regular meals, no drugs, enough and normal sleep hours and exercise*, make them feel good about themselves, and subtly give them a more positive and always realistic perspective on things, those that worry or hurt them most of all. The problem with depression is often that in certain situations people give themselves the wrong message, and this triggers all sorts of dangerous emotions. This creates a vicious cycle relatively easily, and once that happens, people are not very rational and interpret reality as too much to cope with and find themselves with a terrible lack of control over their lives. A lot people have learned over the years to run themselves down in all sorts of ways and it's always helpful to understand hat we have to love and understand ourselves and that we can *and should, really*have control over the way we think, feel and hence of our lives. Good luck by Dolcemomo
About 1 year ago
It can be very difficult to help a friend through depression. They may well try and avoid you or make excuses not to meet up. I think Manda's suggestion of joining them for a walk or even a cycle ride is excellent. You can chat or not whilst out but this shows that you're there for them but I wouldn't push them too much. If they try and avoid you just simply drop a card and a small gift (maybe some food) round to show them you're thinking of them. Good luck by soosy
About 1 year ago
Offer to go to the doctor with them. Often very scary prospect for someone with depression to go by themselves. Exercise is a big one. Even if it's just walking the dog or something. by wannabe_goddess
About 1 year ago
bad_housewife needs help with PANIC! friend has asked for seeds from my yellow poppies. WHAT do I do? Anything now? Later??! HELP!!!!
About 1 year ago
arbymore needs help with Probably a silly question but how do I thank people for their help
About 1 year ago
if you follow the email back to the conversation you'll find a big thank you button (flower) next to each person's comment. if you like their answer and it's useful then hit the button to thank them by sim
About 1 year ago
WHat we need is *That's a load of tosh* button (OK - maybe just next to my comments! :-) ) by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
Don't forget, when you follow the link, you have to be logged in to thank someone too. by soosy
About 1 year ago
Dolcemomo needs help with cooking carrot soup: how many carrots do I need for 4-6 helpings?
2 years ago
I usually throw in at least 4 large carrots, an onion, and a potato. I think Delia's recipes are foolproof. deliaonline.co.uk by soosy
2 years ago
