What do you do when a friend is going through depression?!
Question:
What do you do when a friend is going through depression?
my spontanious, optimistic, bestest friend might be going through depression. what can i do to recover and heal my friend? i hate seeing her like this, ive talked to her, i dont know what else to do. someone please help before its too late and she does something to herself. please help!
Answers:
Much of the above said is true. You may try to
1) Try contacting her parents
2) Advise her to go into therapy
3) Be supportive and caring while caring for yourself too
Dont assume she needs medication, however.
What was not mentioned here is the importance of exercise, appropriate diet and regime.
Try motivating your friend to be active, dont pressure her into it but try persuading her that is is good for herself. Exercises play crucial importance when recovering from depression as they raise the serotin level in the brain.
Try to make sure that she maintains appropriate diet. People in depression rarely care about what they eat, and it worsens their condition even further.
Also a good thing in maintaning a good regime - that is going to bed before 12 and getting up around 8 am. This way the person gets enough rest dring the night and is active during the day.
Theese are just general advices and you dont really need a professional to confirm them. Regarding medication, however, you should consult a medical practitioner