That's not the matter of seeking help or treatment. She goes to theraphy, takes medication but when there is a bad day - what is the best way to cheer somebody up, who thinks that life is just too much?
2006-08-15 23:00:40 · 16 answers · asked by Feniks 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
sometimes talking it out helps. so be a good listener. also distracting them can work. so may be take her out for dinner or special event.make her think bout good things in life.
2006-08-15 23:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by urfriendfrlife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question
The most simple and basic of human needs is that of fight or flight...
In matters of the mind rather than the body (where running away is the simplest way to get the hell out) then what can be done?
Fight may not be achievable as from the minds perspective they may not be able to see a path or a thing to fight
So flight then, what does this mean to a mind: Escape is the answer, examples...watch Friends, take her to the theatre, take her to a zoo: distraction is the key....
if you know her well enough you should be able to gently persuade her to do the things she enjoys anyway and help her take her mind out of the shadow...she needs your strength
2006-08-16 06:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
POSITIVNESS. Talk positive things, happy things and about subjects that would interest her and give her hope and and the feeling of importance that she could make a difference, that she can do this and that.Give her a vision to think about so she can see a light at the end of the tunnle.Talk talk and talk..a lot of pepole just want to be heard before they feel better..Give her the space and time ( out in a restaurant) to speak her mind out...She will feel better afterwards.
2006-08-16 06:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mark n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone is suffering from depression there is nothing YOU can do to cheer them up, just be there. That is the best therapy you can give. Trying to get someone out of a depression fog is a waste of time. It's something they must go through themselves. But please just be there. You will be surprised how much just being there helps the person with depression.
2006-08-16 06:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by lady01love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best way I can do is to become an instrument of hope. People need somebody to talk to, it doesn't really matter if there are ready answers to considers. I have to assure people that everything is going to go smoothly. The grace of God is always there for anybody who is willing to listen His message attentively. We only ned to be quite, and have self transcendence. By listening to people talking, i am sure there is a bigdifference. thanks.
2006-08-16 06:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by jogs b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to give up easily .. but oneday in the morning , i went to the bathroom , I found a bug there stuck !! it was really weird .. I saw it trying to climb , then fall down .. then climb again .. then fall .. then climb climb .. then fall .. Never get tired and never lose hope and just sit in the corner hopeless!!
i dont know !! i just got a small stick and helped it !
yeah . maybe the bug look always ugly .. but i respected it so much that day for being so brave and insisting to survive!
bug is not better than me ! so i wont give up :D
2006-08-16 06:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By example. Help her see that challenges and problems have a purpose in life. Think of a person as a kernel corn, small, indigestable and seemingly insignificant. But put it in a heating pot and you'll see it transform into one of life's staple snacks! That's what life's challenges are like. It helps you to see your greatest potentials.
And one thing that any person values is that someone is there for them, listening to their problems while suspending judgement. I believe in your capabilities to be that person. Be a great friend!
2006-08-16 09:09:06 · answer #7 · answered by psyche 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you have to do is to help him / her in prayers, secondly, give him examples of some past event you know, last but not the least acompany him to church for motivation.
2006-08-16 06:17:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the 3-letter word might cheer her up.
no, seriously. the three letter word is a healthy activity which releases endorphins, the happy hormones...
2006-08-16 06:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by Hobo_Hippie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know that meds. are good in these cases, but sometimes you could not be getting the correct ones. or the right amount. tell her to be sure that her therapist knows exactly what she is feeling so they can adjust if need to.
2006-08-21 07:41:08 · answer #10 · answered by beebee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋