they don't know what to say or do to help other people know how they feel??? what do you do when those people are confused? what do you say to help them help you when you don't even know whats wrong with you ??
2006-11-02 05:50:42 · 14 answers · asked by formerffagirl05 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
ok but what if you tell some of your friends and you loose them???
2006-11-02 08:15:35 · update #1
Wow. Well, it's different for every person. In my case, I chose to tell people by cutting. This is NOT the way to go about telling someone. I couldn't say the words I wanted to say to show how much I hurt, so I just hurt myself. The important thing is to talk to someone, or even more than one person. Talk to your parents. I know this can be hard or even embarrassing, but it's the best FIRST STEP you can take. If they're angry or confused, tell them you want help, but you don't know how to get it, and ask if they'll go with you to speak to a therapist. Also, lots of major cities have Crisis Intervention Centers, where you can go (or just call) and talk to someone. This service is free (and confidential). If you're a little more than depressed and you're thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, Crisis is the BEST place to go. Please know that you're not the only person to feel this way, and there is help somewhere close to you. And, if you want to, or if I thoroughly confused you, please feel free to email me!
2006-11-02 06:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by bn_imes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From personal experience, the best thing you can do is be a good listener. Let the person know that you are there to help them in any way you can. It can be frustrating, but imagine how the person who is depressed feels. Though they may be resistant, you may want to encourage or suggest that they seek professional help. Professional psychologists and psychiatrists have experience with helping people with depression and are often better at helping with resolving the issues causing depression. What you can do is be a support system that makes sure their basic needs are being addressed (e.g. nutrition, exercise, social interaction,etc.)
2006-11-02 14:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by country b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I was embarrassed because I am looked at as a "strong women". When I was married, my husband didn't understand and no matter how I tried, he just didn't understand - he basically said "get over it!" I agree with some of the previous answers, to talk from your heart and explain the best you can. I finally did go to my doctor and was prescribed some medication. I felt A LOT better within days. Remember, not everyone will understand and that's ok. As long as they're there for you to lean on or lend a shoulder to cry on.
2006-11-02 14:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I felt that way, I didn't have no idea that I was suffering from depression/anxiety. I had to get help from a counselor to make me get in touch with my own feelings, then, I was able to communicate to others how I felt. Maybe a counselor, a good friend, or a trusted person, it can help you to find the source of what it's inflicting you the depression, which by the way, it's just a symptom of others things happening in your life, or maybe a chemical unbalance in your brain.
2006-11-02 14:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by Woman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, If you don't think words are getting through to them just skip it and say hold me, please. Say the words, go to sleep and when you feel much better again then talk to them.If your loved ones don't seem interested that's another story. Go check yourself in, lots of people who'll understand and love you there. Try not to focus too much on getting them to understand you try to understand them. Can they handle being around you? Are they too sad? It's ok to be depressed and get the support you need and deserve but if it's sympathy you want then it's a matryr you need to be treated for. Good luck!! and cheer up, theres hope for tomorrow.
2006-11-02 14:16:46 · answer #5 · answered by I don't get it 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should look into professional help, these people are trained to help you understand whats wrong and work on it. Couseling is also a good thing if you want to talk about your problems with someone that is not involved in your life. Both helped me tremendously when I went through a rough patch.
2006-11-02 13:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by afallenstar26 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell someone that you need help. Make sure it's someone you can trust to get you that help. Whatever you do, don't give up on yourself. Things will get better. Just keep telling yourself that. Talk to a religious leader if you have one. If not, go find one. A good leader won't turn anyone away. Try to think of SOMETHING that's good in your life and focus on that. But please get help ASAP! Good Luck!
2006-11-02 14:00:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctors, and find out what's wrong with you. It could be chemical, could be emotional. Could be permanent, could be a passing phase. It's easier to let people in when you know what's up with yourself. You can also tell them the things they should read about to understand your condition more. Good Luck.
2006-11-02 13:59:21 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depression is a very sensitive subject... for someone who may not know how to handle to even may have a hard time finding the right words to say... the subject is not to be taken lightly .. nor should one let it go...instead if your sincerely thinkin of seeking out help for your friend... without causing any more damage by saying something wrong.. you may want to help yourself seek the proper help.. just be careful.. my faith in any counselors.. is not very good.. to say the least...
2006-11-02 14:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by ﺸÐïåMóñdÐôññåﺸ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am one of those people. Depression so bad that I cant eat for days. Just want silence. Feeling nothing. Yeah, I suffer.
2006-11-02 15:11:34 · answer #10 · answered by stackman71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋