I have a friend who had become really sad and doesnt really talk to me anymore and she seems so unhappy. I think that it is depression and i was wondering how do I tell someone cause it seemds like out of all our friends that I am the only one who sees it. Her family doesnt see it either. What should I do??
2007-05-20 11:05:16 · 13 answers · asked by babe_101 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Find the root cause of the depression first. There are many possible reasons, behavioral, brain chemicals, trauma, life experience. First find out why then person is really depressed. Most therapists can identify the cause pretty quickly. Then you can start an effective treatment program. But the person has to want to get better.
2007-05-20 11:06:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her know that you are there to support and help her anyway you can. Try to get her to open up and talk about it. She may need to see a doctor that can help her to learn to deal with the depression either through therapy and/or medication.
Depression is a very difficult thing. The person depressed may feel like there is no way she will ever feel better, that life may not be worth living and no one cares. I know this because I've been there.
2007-05-20 12:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by sweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her about it. Tell her that she seems really unhappy. Tell her that you really care about her and that she needs to talk to a pastor or someone. Help from church doesn't cost anything. Tell her that you won't tell other people what she tells you. If she seems suicidal tell an adult. If you suspect that she is in the process of suicide, call an ambulance. I grew up with tremendous depression. I have a major depressive disorder, plus my dad was very abusive. Because of this I grew up very shy--afraid of people.I felt very alone.It would have helped a lot if I had just known that I had a friend that cared. Sometimes if a friend is being abused, she may be so terrified that she can't tell anyone about the abuse. Now that I am an adult I asked my abused mom why she did'nt leave dad. She said that she was afraid that he would find her anywhere she went. She said that if he found her he would probably kill her and take us kids. Your friend may be terrified to say why she is unhappy.
2007-05-20 11:38:39 · answer #3 · answered by smiley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are a very nice person, and admire you for try to help her, find the source of his depression and help her try to find a way to resolve that problem.
Don't let you self down since depression can be contagious, looking at her suffering can make you sad too.
Be strong , and find a way to think different about the situation, look for help whit a professional, look for a church she need is spiritual help, they always open to listen, talk with the minister or any leader on the church.
If you are a teenager try to find help in your school
2007-05-20 11:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by iym&m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably the hard thing to do, but if she is a close friend, I would confront her about it and tell her that you are concerned that she could be depressed. Encourage her to see a psychologist but also let her know that you are there to support her and not to judge her. Good luck.
2007-05-20 11:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to try to get her out of the house and try to get her to enjoy life again...
Apart from your help she should see a psychologist to help her find out why shes so depressed and how not to be depressed by it... if you go see a psychiatrist anti-depressants might be prescribed to help..
I hope you can help her get out of this rough patch =]
2007-05-20 11:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by Nina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Therapy is wonderful, but it can only work if the person wants to change.
The best way to help your friend is to be the best friend she has. I don't know what the extent of your interaction is now, but increase it, and over time (and only you can decide when) tell her you are concerned for her and her well being. Tell her what you have observed. Offer to listen - that is the first step to helping.
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2007-05-20 11:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, just talk to her in a nice way about depression and do not be shy . Be open and straightforward and do not hesitate. Tell her that you have changed and you care for her. She will undertand , just give it a try . good Luck !
2007-05-20 11:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by karim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-21 17:20:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me I just don't focus on the depression and it seems to go away.
2007-05-20 11:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by Lobster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋