How to deal with people with depression?

Answer 1

I was the "depressed one" for more than 6 years. I will never overcome that degree of sadness and hopelessness. I hated to look in the mirror because I didn't look "like me." Friends should put away all fences and alerts. Depressed are "raw" and don't give a **** about impressions, etc. They are living minute to minute and would just love to have a friend who doesn't expect them to be "happy." Ask themif there is anything you can do. Even making dinner is a huge task. Every little task becomes a very big deal. I remember days when the only productive thing I did was let my dog pee. Their lives are totally different from the non-depressed. They can't change it. It's chemical. Medication was my way out of the black hole. I realized that my brain did not produce the chemicals I needed to feel comfortable in my world.
I hope I haven't scared you away. Your friend needs you to just listen and not judge. Encourage them to seek help from a liscensed professional. Medication may be the answer. I think you are kind to want to know how to react to your friend.

Answer 2

i think u should direct them 2 counseling at church, thats what helped me more than anything even medical doctors with their meds, so many meds out their they have 2 find the one that works. At the same time jus be gentle but not 2 gentle a person whos depressed feelings can change often, a lot of times they dont ant 2 be alone but they feel that they are being worrisome so they may push u away. its way 2 much 4 one person 2 try 2 help wit. u should be careful b/c u dont know how depressed this person is, and a lot of times they think about death so be careful but show ya concern u may save somebody's life

Answer 3

oh, that can be a hard one. People with depression really vary and can be very ...withdrawn, angry, self-hating, down on themselves and/or many other things.
Best thing you can do is encourage them to get help in the way of a counselor or doctor. If they don't get help, the depression is likely to stick around and keep negatively affecting their life.
Being there for them is also important, being supportive and what not.
It's also very important to take care of yourself and not get burned out from being there for them. Depressed people can be very draining.

Answer 4

I have depression. I used to hate it when people would say "be positive." How ridiculous, I thought, it's like telling me to fly when I don't have any wings--if I could be positive, then I wouldn't be drepressed--duh. One good thing to do is to just let them talk, if you are able to, but don't try to give advice. You might say things like, "it must be terrible to feel like that." Sometimes just having a chance to talk helps somebody to feel better.

Answer 5

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if it is mild, then being uppidity helps them snap out of it, maybe.
if it is deeper, be middle of the road, give them space majorly. depression, withdrawn anger, pain that is unexpressed = simillarities. what they need to do is cry. this is too hard to answer. basically they need love and understanding. (not necessarily the phys sort)

Answer 6

If you are referring to people who are important to you, treat them humanely and with respect. If these are coworkers, keep your distance as much as possible. If these are strangers, leave them be. And in no way should you voice your "opinion" on the topic.

Answer 7

be nice to them, talk to them , come furt them like a friend .

Answer 8

be nice, to them, show them that you love them. if they push you away, give them room, but not too much.