How to help a depressed friend
Everyone has their own coping strategies: -Everybody has their coping strategies. Just being around the person .
Reach out: -Depression is by nature a very isolating experience, so the first call to action.
If you don't know how you can help, try asking!: - Aimee Daramus, a licensed clinical psychologist, says instead of spending time.
Avoid clichés: -Bethany Cook, a clinical psychologist, advises avoiding clichés, like.
"It will get better": -Tina B. Tessina, a psychotherapist and author, also heavily advises against saying clichés like “It’ll get better.”
Have patience: -“Don’t be afraid to call or text even if they aren’t super responsive,” says Powell.
Empathy: -Tessina says that it’s much better to say “sorry that this happened to you” or “you don’t deserve this.”
Validate how they're feeling: -The point is that you’re not trying to fix the person’s problems or telling.
Depressed people feel isolated: -This is because even though a common thing that people do when they’re depressed.
Acceptance: -Daramus says, “Another person might need to vent. Another person might want you to sit on the sofa with them and watch TV.”