to do so. If he thinks he's suffering from depression, what should he do? What should I encourage him to do?
2007-02-20 09:11:48 · 8 answers · asked by toplessone19700 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I applaud him for admitting that he's suffering from depression. Please encourage him to see his doctor & tell him how he's feeling. The doctor will no doubt put him on an antidepressant, but if he doesn't, tell your b/f to ask for something. (Lexapro works real well) If he doesn't recommend getting into counseling, then suggest it to your b/f. If your b/f is not too deeply depressed, then maybe the medication will be all he needs to get him through, but therapy will help. Also suggest that your b/f get out for daily walks or engage in some type of exercise. Maybe you could walk together? I wish him all the best. Your b/f is very lucky to have such a caring g/f. Your support will mean the world to him. :)
2007-02-20 09:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to go to his family doctor, talk to him about it, most family doctors have no problem prescribing medication for depression. If there is a specific thing from his past that is causing the depression, he may want to consider a therapist to talk to about it. Sometimes all it takes is getting the incident out in the open to relieve some of the negative feelings.
2007-02-20 09:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, he needs to see a doctor. Go with him so hes comfortable, because his problem may just need some medication. If the doc suggests therapy, help him to find someone he will feel easiest talking to. Some guys would rather talk their problems over with a male therapist.
Most of all, when hes first starting all this, he may feel worse before he feels better, and he'll need you to be there for him and listen.
I wish him the best and good luck to you both!
2007-02-20 09:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by independent101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
encourage him, talk to him, try to do it in non sholon type....srry cant spell. most men dont like to admit that they are dealing with depression so trying to help them sometimes makes them feel week and useless. just me there for him, be patient with him. Good luck.
2007-02-20 09:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by o0o_sarah_marie_o0o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow well tell him you think he is brave and tell him that is happens to alot of people but only he can change it and he needs to start to change his way of thinkn and maybe get some short and long term goals to get his life going k and if it is really bad you need to tell his parents his therapist anyone cus he would really need help
2007-02-20 09:16:25 · answer #5 · answered by carmelfude2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he needs to see a doctor, to see if it's a physical condition and if not, then to be referred to someone who can help. just be there for him... he'll appreciate it!
2007-02-20 09:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by fullofsugaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him see a doctor.
2007-02-20 09:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by winona e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look on the bright side of life and ignore all those who insult him
2007-02-20 09:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by BORED 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋