What will help sudden depression?

Question

My friend just suddenly got depressed, and everything thats ever made her sad is pileing up on her. What can I do to help her? Its 2:11 am and we don't know what to do.. Please Help!!!

Answer 1

One of the best things that you can do for your friend is find out what she wants. If she wants to be left alone, leave her alone. If she kinda wants to go out take her out. Watch some of her favorite movies...or plan a long weekend away from anything in her day-to day life. And if you still feel helpless...maybe your friend needs to go talk to a professional and figure out what it is the she is suddenly depressed about. Either way make sure she knows that you are there for her and you aren't going anywhere.

Answer 2

First off, nobody suddenly gets depressed. You said it yourself that "everything thats ever made her sad is piling up on her". I don't know what has been piling up on her, but if a person is sad, stressed, and feeling hopeless for an extended period of time it can take more than a 2am pep talk to raise your friends spirits.

Your friend should talk to a doctor and a counselor. It's hard to know what causes depression and only a doctor can diagnose it. Sometimes counseling and a good friend like yourself are not enough, there are medicines that can help too. If you think your friend has thought or is thinking about hurting herself in any way make sure she gets help immediatly! There is always a suicide hotline listed in the phone book or you can call 411.

While your friend gets through this, keep being a good friend and get familiar with the common symptoms of depression.

Common symptoms of depression:

Depressed or irritable mood most of the day—nearly every day

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities (such as hobbies, work, sex, or being with friends) most of the day—nearly every day

A sudden change in weight (weight loss without dieting, gaining more than 5% of body weight in 1 month), or a change in appetite

Inability to sleep or sleeping too much, nearly every day

Agitation or restlessness (observed by others) nearly every day

Constant fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day

Frequent feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt nearly every day

Difficulty concentrating or making decisions nearly every day

Frequent thoughts of death or suicide (or a suicide attempt or plan)

Answer 3

Go to a 24 hour gym, or a late night jog. Exercise and meditation are the only natural treatments for depression I know of. A person should do at least 20 minutes of cardiovasular excersize three days a week.

Answer 4

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings :-

ANXIETY & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 5

I always journal when I have a sudden onset of strong emotions. Use crayons, markers, and write down anything she is feeling. Later when she is feeling better, she may be able to go back and make sense of it. She can even take it to her doctor if she is overly concerned.

Good luck and take care of you!
Dee

Answer 6

well it seems like alot of stress and sadness, doing exercise helps with stress and last nite i had the same problem, i had a REALLY bad day and i ate ice cream, llol, but it made me happier! also i heard that berries are good, idk, try comfort foods

Answer 7

stop giving her alcohol