What is the best suggestion to give to someone who is depressed?

Answer 1

It depends how long they have been depressed and how severe it is. If they are just sad over something that has happened in their life then take them out and do something fun that they enjoy and that will take their mind off of it, be there for them to share their feelings with, sometimes just talking and venting does the trick. If it is more severe than that then they should see their doctor, depression can become unbearable but there is lots of help out there.

Answer 2

The first thing to do is find out why they are depressed. The next thing to do is tell that person to go seek counseling. Depression varies on the problem and the person. A person who is clinically depressed all the time is always going to need professional help. Its ok sometimes to be a little bit depressed but not all the time. Some people who are suicidal have many symptoms of depression but there are those few who you have to worry about what i call the quiet ones. Talking to this person helps however if the situation cannot be resolved then they need help beyond what you can give to them. There are free clinics or low fee clinics that will help out. There are also hotlines that you can look up on the internet. Some people just need time to recover such as in the case of a violent death of a loved one things like that or a break up it helps to talk but when that depression becomes every day then yes its time to get something done. However its up to this person to get help for themselves all you can do is watch out for them and be there for them. Some warning signs of suidicidal intention is nausea, stomach cramps, headaches that wont go away, staying away from family and friends to the point of locking ones self up in the room, no appetite or eating too much, nightsweats and bad dreams. There are just some symptoms however when a person is in the process of committing suicide they have a total breakdown of themselves. You get whats called tunnel vision and all you can see is what is before you then you block everything else out and carry out the deed. If you are lucky you make it back however if the suicide is successful there is no coming back. The reason i know is because been there done that and would never do it again i just remembered everything that happened to me that lead up to my crisis. It was because of family and other issues i felt i could not control and at that point i felt totally worthless so i know how it feels when you hit rock bottom its not good to be there. I got the help i needed and thats been since 1990. I recovered but i almost didnt make it.

Answer 3

I would tell them that firstly, the world is not as bad as it seems and that people do love and care about them. Then, I would try asking them why it is that they are down, tell them that you will not judge them and listen to what they say. Next, I would tell a family member that you have noticed the person is down or if not a family member someone who is close to them so they can monitor the person. Finally, I would suggest telling your friend to go and speak to a GP so that they can begin to get better. Tell them that you cannot just ge better on your own, you need help and maybe medicine. Please, do ask the suicide question and advise someone, gp, family, etc if the person admits to considering it, even if they say it jokingly. Never doubt a person who mentions it in passing, everyone is capable, just one joke about it can be a cry for help. Please try to keep an eye on your friend, and just be kind and offer them lots of support. Telling a person that you are there for them no matter what is probably one of the best things you can do for them. Good luck

Answer 4

To be honest with you it is difficult to give a good solid answer. You don't really provide a lot of information. There are many types of moods and attitudes that people refer to as Depression. Someone can just be having a bad day, be down, not feeling to happy and people say " why are you so depressed?" This person if mostlikly not experiencing what would be referred to as clinical Depression but just having a down day. If someone is truly clinically depressed they need to see a dr. The need to discover what it causing the depression. It may be something physical and treatable, it may be physchological and treatable. So they need to see a professional who can help them. If, because of their depression, you fear they are suicidal then you should make sure they are not left alone. some good questions to ask? " Have you thought of Suicide?" if they say yes. ask " Have you thought of a way to commit suicide?" It they answer to this is yes ask them to tell you how they would do it.. If a person has gone this far in their thought process they are a high risk and should be watched closely and gotten to professional help as soon as possible. Don't be afraid to ask the Suicide question.

Answer 5

Go to the doctor or perhaps a therapy session or two to find out if you's can find out why they are depressed!!!

Best of luck sweetie and be there when they need it

Answer 6

To make an appt. with there primary care provider.And to tell the doctor how they are feeling and the doctor will suggest the next step to take

Answer 7

Just talk to them and listen and offer advise on whatever troubles they have. This should let them know you care. If they start talking about suicide that's when you might need to get some help from them.

Answer 8

Suggest to see a nearest relative who could help him/her. They are in better position to decide what to do especially if the person could no longer decide for himself/herself.

Answer 9

I guess that all depends on the reason they are depressed.

Answer 10

Tell him/her to watch a nice comedy movie and relax.