2006-11-02 11:18:44 · 26 answers · asked by ? 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Bring her to my house.
Listen to her. Just shut up and listen. Spoil her, cater to her. Brush her hair for her (she loves that!).
Cook for her.
Act silly, to make her laugh. :-))
Leave her alone when she needs it.
Let her sleep in my bed (I sleep on the couch). Cover her up and wish her sweet dreams.
2006-11-02 11:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by zen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to them and try to be patient and understanding. Depression is a painful thing...I should know, I had it for about five or six years. I still get depressed every once in a while and I've still got a long way to go before I'll be truly happy. Just know that if the person in question doesn't want to talk, it's not personal. It's just really hard to talk when you feel so ratty all the time.
Your friend may also suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder which causes you to struggle with social situations. Some people with SAD are so afraid of social situations that they're even scared of answering the phone. It all leads to the same thing-- being afraid of judgement. Your biggest fear is that you'll say or do something stupid and embarrass yourself and that the people around you are talking about you. You KNOW that they probably aren't because they don't know you but it's the FEELING that keeps you from enjoying life. It's irrational and yet those who have SAD know it is. That, however, makes it no easier to deal with. Again, I should know because I had it and still do to an extent.
I mentioned SAD because it went hand in hand with Depression in my case. They kind of feed each other.
If you know someone who is Depressed and MAY have Social Anxiety Disorder, all you can do is try to help them through it and understand that such problems are very difficult to overcome. If it's serious and they aren't getting help, you might want to mention it to someone like a teacher or said person's parents if it's feasible. It's nearly impossible to get over it all on your own and a lot of people with one of the aforementioned problems want help, they're just too afraid to get it.
2006-11-02 20:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by KRae 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depression can be an underlined symptom of a bigger problem. If he is depressed because of a rescent event then just be there for him. He will let you know if he needs anything from you. Just letting him know you're there for him means a lot. If he is depressed all of the time or most of the time then he may need the advise of a doctor or better yet a therapist. Depression can be a serious matter and could be a symptom of OCD, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder I & ll and a few others.
2006-11-02 19:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by The fallen Angel 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Make your friend feel that you're there for him/her and that you want to help him/her get over the depression. Highlight him/her virtues every time you talk to him/her, for example, his/her nice smile, math skills, cute eyes. Just try to lift your friend's attitude towards life.
Remember that all your friend needs right now is comprehension and uplifting words... from you.
2006-11-02 19:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by AmAr A ciegAs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i compare his/her situation with someone else's, say that things could have been worse, i talk about positive sides. Like with my paralized neighbour, for she had a stroke. I told her that everything could have been worse, she still can walk and move, some paralized people can only lie in bed. I told her also that my grand mom was paralized 4 times and she would recover.
It always helps with depressed people.
2006-11-02 19:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by Mondschein! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give them your time and a comedy. You can only have one emotion at a time. Give them the gift of laughter. Bring over a movie Pop some corn. Before you know it smiles and laughter will replace depression.
2006-11-02 19:24:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I was depressed for about 2 years, and thinking back on it, I was no fun to be with sometimes...
Well, I'd try to tell jokes, take her/ him out to places, do stuff he/ she enjoys... If the person wants to be left alone-- which is most likely-- then I don't know...
2006-11-02 19:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by misery 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try to just be there, in many different ways, phone calls, stop by with a basket full of her best things, take her for walks, a drive, what ever I feel like she's up too
2006-11-02 19:24:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try and get them out of the house, go bowling, miniature golf, anything outdoors in a new environment, something physically active would be a plus.
2006-11-02 19:22:51 · answer #9 · answered by ginger26blossom 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
try 2 get 'em 2 talk 2 u about it & then say u r there 4 them whenever they need u. A.K.A- Love 'em like they want 2 b loved. Show 'em some sympathy.
2006-11-02 19:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by Forgotten Poet 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋