At this time of year there are more suicides than any other time of year put together.
2006-12-24 09:04:06 · 16 answers · asked by Bridget 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
pray for them and be with them...pouring the hope of Jesus into them.
2006-12-24 09:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by princess_of_monico 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have friends that are depressed, support them and visit them over the holidays. Show you won't abandon them because of their depression, and that you are there to help. Try group activities--but make sure no one is, or feels, left out.
If someone--say a friend--is alone of the holidays, ask if they want to get together. They may not---they may view the holidays as a reflective time to spend with one's self. Or maybe they just want some time alone. If they say no, then don't pester them about it. If they say yes, give them your company!
2006-12-24 12:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Earnesty_in_life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy show them love and a ppreciation another way to do is is give them a small gift of card saying how much you do appreciate them and that if they werent there so many diffrent things might have never happened! i know because i have an alone and depressed friend too. if u cant promise time to spend with them just write a letter saying that even though u may not talk much u can see the great person that they really are inside.
2006-12-24 09:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by j_gurl312 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Smile at them, tell them hello, ask about their day, let them know if they would like to talk you'd be willing to JUST listen. In this world where so many people live alone, it's easy to get wrapped up in work, then going home and being alone. The right physician can also put them on the right track to the antidepressants they need to help themselves heal.
2006-12-24 10:10:11 · answer #4 · answered by crazykat5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key element that people must take note with depression is that it is caused by an isolation of the individual from society. Therefore, the most simple method would be to encourage the patient to interact with friends, family and neighbours.
If the depression gets serious, there are medications available:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Tricyclic antidepressants
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Hope this can help!
2006-12-24 09:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just listen to them if they want to talk. Dont brush them off.What they need most at this time of year is a nice loving person with a good ear. Merry Christmas to you friend and have a happy new year.
2006-12-24 09:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by Leneki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At times just showing a person you care can be as simple as being in there presence not offering advice but just to see your face daily along with a sincere hug and smile changes alot.
2006-12-24 09:13:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bugs Bunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every human being every human race has the right to their own happiness, no matter what kind of happiness it is, in solitude or in crowds, They have the right to live the way the choose, Each of us has our own wisdom, and we want to take our own paths in life, whether it be by ourselves, or with the help of those around us, As it is said "Wisdom is knowing the right path to choose, and Integrity is taking it." And this Christmas we have to show our love and appreciation to the existence of this human race, to the existence of our savior Jesus Christ, As he is human too. He was the human who was able to achieve the ranks of being perfect, in saying that so can we. We say that nobody is perfect, Yet do we consider Christ as nobody? ... Appreciate the life that God has given you, this is his ultimate blessing, and the free will too...
2006-12-24 09:29:32 · answer #8 · answered by 梅子怪李 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember that people are sometimes far away from their family and lonely. Smile at someone and wish them a merry christmas. Just smile! Sometimes thats all it takes. Just be a little kinder and more patient with everyone. You don't know what they are going through and have some campassion. If their is someone in a store who is grumpy try and greet them with a little joy.
2006-12-24 09:10:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Stop bothering them. I'm a loner who doesn't like crowds and people always pester me and ask if I'm depressed, when in reality I'm quite content.
If the person your concerned about isn't a loner like me, then just dont force them into anything.
2006-12-24 09:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by zooba 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right. I am online helping people right now, I'm a nurse and had some time to spare. I hope you are not one of those people. You are special and God loves you just the way you are. Take care. Things will get better just you wait and see.
2006-12-24 09:08:21 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋