a friend who knows the ins and outs of mental health because he is working in this field and is depressed...How can I help him past through this difficult time or even make him realize that he needs help:(
2007-03-20 01:25:15 · 13 answers · asked by HopeH 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I can understand where you are coming from, I have a friend that is in the Mental Health field and at times she is depressed and has some of the same issues that some of her patients have, just not on as bad a level. Another friend of hers and I have offered help and to be there for her and she does not seem to see that there is a problem. People can be very stubborn when it comes to accepting help.
The only thing that I can tell you to do is to stand by your friend and remind him that if he needs to talk that you are there.
Good luck.
2007-03-20 01:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by Important 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's first look at the reasons for depression. Most depressed people view life in a negative way, almost as if they are stuck in a rut and cannot improve and leave the negative situation. They are pessimistic and see life as being hopeless. Therefore, one definite thing you should do to improve your friend's depression is to be there for him, talk to him, go out and try to have fun. The most important thing you should tell him though is that he is a very important person in your life and that he can tell you anything. Now, I've heard that sunshine increases your good mood so I would advise you to take your friend out to the park, go golfing, play basketball, even go to the beach. Just hang out with him. Try to make him smile and laugh and tell him that no matter what you care for him and that he can always talk to you about anything. A good other way to help him with depression is to help somebody else. Like for example, help feed the poor. Once he feels that he is doing something good for somebody's else's life, he would feel that his life is worth while. That he has a purpose. I wish you best of luck and no matter what-have patience.
2007-03-25 08:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by molokaigirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,i don't know if i am the right person to give an advice on this bcoz even i suffer from depression but just trying! first of all be there for him all the time.try to keep in engaged in something apart from his work at least for sometime.if you have more common friends who are trustworthy then ask them to help too.i can say that in such times one is inclined to be with friends than with the family.But if he doesn't prefer to do so then leave him alone and just be in touch and go out together often and try to have lots of fun.try to do what he likes.often the family of a person doesn't accept the fact that the person is in depression and that annoy the person and increase the symptoms.so first try to tell this to his family if you think they still don't know or didn't realize.
and when it all starts working then you'll know what to do further by yourself.
as i told you i am also in depression but mind you i am not a doctor so what i have suggested is my opinion bcoz right now i am longing to be with my friend rather than with my family.i am learning how to live life in this situation from him and i can say your friend is definitely luckier than i am coz my friend is far away in another part of the country.
but that's life and we've got to accept what it puts in our way and i'm trying to do it.
hope i was of some help.
good luck.
hope your friend recovers soon.
2007-03-25 05:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by asp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to him and find out what may be the cause. He may not even know he is depressed. Take him out into the sunshine or do some things he like to do. Let him know you care about him. Tell some jokes, watch some funny movies and do some silly things. Maybe this will help him out of his funk. Just be careful you don't pick up on his negative vibes too. Good Luck!
2007-03-26 17:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by beaddiva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you can't just wave a magic wand and make him all better. However, you can be there for him. Take him out somewhere fun. Be sure to point out some things about him that you like. Remind him of the good things in his life. Let him know that things WILL get better. If all that does not seem to help, tell him that there is no shame in getting help for depression. There are some good, mild anti-depressents out there if he needs them.
2007-03-20 01:37:35 · answer #5 · answered by Carrie K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most people that work in the mental health field actually need a psychologist to talk to themselves because it can depress you listening to everyone else's problems all day. suggest he takes time out to talk about himself to a professional, instead of doing all the listening.
2007-03-25 09:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring it to their attention in a subtle way,
You've been different lately, Whats new in your life?
Take them somewhere they like:
I just thought you needed cheering up/ to relax and enjoy a little.
Let them know your are thinking of them, attentive and available to talk or listen.
If they say they've been down and unmotivated. But don't know why.
Be aware it might be a chemical imbalance (actual depression)
Chiropractic, and homeopathy are options to look into. Not just pharmaceuticals.
2007-03-27 18:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by mjoon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello dear...am glad to know that you are such a wonderful friend..my suggestion is, just sit and talk to your friend...in a state of depression...talking is the best medicine that can help one blurt out the deepest of sorrows he or she has in heart...your friend must be facing stagnation at work place and that is one of the biggest symptom of depression....have a detailed discussion with ur friend as to what is it that he is not liking anymore...try to bring him into confidence that you can help him out of all this and there is always a brighter side which you have to show your friend...if your friend is not very fond of his or her current job then I would suggest you to ask him which field interests him more...first you have to know the cause of his depression and this you can do only by talking...take him out to somewhere and talk to him in peace...goodluck!
2007-03-20 01:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its nice to see that you really care about your friend.you should try cheering him up,take him to a movie,or a football game,try to get his mind off his problems.If none of that works tell him calmly that he needs help and offer to be with him every step of the way.Good Luck!!!
2007-03-20 02:34:48 · answer #9 · answered by Euphoria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheer him up, and support him, always talk to him because it's the time for you to be always by his side because your his friend.!!!!!
make him realize that it's a beautiful world and make him recover from his problem,.!
hope your friend will be on his original state soon:-)
2007-03-20 01:36:10 · answer #10 · answered by igel manalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋