Talking to a male suffering depression, how can you help?!

Yes, I have actually!. My ex-boyfriend had SEVERE depression!.

I'm sure both of you are going through a really tough time!. It's hard for me to give you concrete advice, because everyone's situation is a little different, but something I can say is, DON'T DO THIS ALONE!. My ex treated me more like a therapist than a girlfriend and it was very emotionally draining on me!. I know you love him and want to help as much as you can, but you cannot solve all of his problems and magically make him better! I'd say just be there for him when he's feeling upset, try to talk him through as much as you can, but maybe suggest that he talks to his doctor and/or parents and looks into finding a psychologist/psychiatrist!. Also, if he ever talks about hurting/killing himself, like, actually wanting to do it, again, do not try to take on the situation by yourself! He may need immediate professional help!.

I hope that helped, darling! Best of luck to both of you!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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the first thing to get him to do is going to the doctor to talk about it i have been dealing with same thing since i was 17yr old an danti depresents help alot to take the eadge off before it gets worse once on meds you can get over depression and then go off the meds , also drinking while depressed is not good idea,and there are good books out there too which helped me too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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No Hope
That's the message the young kid's and young adults have been hearing for years, in their music, in the games that they played and in the message from the so called leaders of your generation have pounded in your heads

Now I am from another Generation, our message was you can do anything, life should be enjoyed, go out and see the mountains, look at a sunset, see the Sun rise, check out the ocean, and take a walk along a stream or lake, that's the different between mine and your generation message, we were told life was beautiful,and someone told you life was not worth living,

Tell him to get out and see and do things, depression come on when some one is so self absorbed that they can see pass the tip of their nose, Life is great, it all about attitude
he has a great girlfriend, tell him to wake up

P!.S!. give him some omega 3 pills, it's a natural way to help him out of his funk!.!.!.!.!.Good LuckWww@Answer-Health@Com

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Hi! I have been through depression too, so I understand how your BF feels!. Religion can help to put purpose into a man!.

Show your care and concern to him!. Don't put him down!. Those who are depressed think differently!. They see the negative in every situation!.

Here are some more advice:

What is depression!?
Depression is more than the blues or the blahs; it is more than the normal, everyday ups and downs!. When that "down" mood, along with other symptoms, lasts for more than a couple of weeks, the condition may be clinical depression!. Clinical depression is a serious health problem that affects the total person!. In addition to feelings, it can change behavior, physical health and appearance, academic performance, social activity and the ability to handle everyday decisions and pressures!.
Depression may be caused by negative thoughts, poor circumstances, loss of loved ones, genetic factors, biochemical imbalance in the brain, emptiness in heart, unforgiveness, addictions etc!. Very often, a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors is involved in the onset of a depressive disorder!.

Some of the symptoms of depression are!.!.!.

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