I have 4 ways to help someone with depression and this is a hundred percent working. Let us start with the first one.
Way 1 of 4: Identify the Problem
Identify the signs of sadness in your loved one. If you read about grief, you will feel better if your loved one is suffering from it. In any case, you do not have to be a doctor to recognize many of the signs of depression. Here are some ways to tell if your loved one is really suffering from depression:
If he/she had been a completely different person. If you always enjoyed your friend six months ago, and now he speaks in a syllable words and you barely speak without a hint of his sadness, chances are he is suffering from sadness and unable to show his true nature.
If the person generally feels sad and hopeless about everything in his life. If the person is uncomfortable when talking about the future because he does not believe that things will get better.
If the person does not want to do anything or go anywhere. If the person does not want to leave the house or contact others.
If the person is no longer worried about their appearance, proper care, or does not know when they last bathed.
If he used to be an active person and now spends most of his time sleeping or in bed.
If you do not remember when your loved one last laughed or said positively.
When he/she is always in a state of despair.
Talk about the sadness of your loved one. When you recognize that your loved one is suffering from depression, you need to be honest and have an open conversation with that person. If he does not admit that there is a real problem, your loved one will not be better. How to do it:
Be determined. Make it clear that you are worried about your friend and think they have a real problem. Don’t let him turn it off by saying “he just doesn’t have the moon” - don’t let the person you care about on the subject change.
Do not talk. Remember that your loved one is suffering from an emotional crisis and is very weak. While it is important to be firm, you should not immediately appear too strict. Instead of saying, "You're depressed. How can we do that?" you start by saying, "I noticed you have been down for a long time. What do you think is going on?" Try to let a friend draw the conclusion before you can.
Discuss the next steps. When your friend admits to being depressed, you can talk about ways to handle it. Does your friend want to deal with a big problem in his or her life, or just try to spend more time with loved ones and get out again?
Way 2 of 4: Seek Help from Others
Identify when your friend should seek help. Before you try to deal with the problem together, you should understand that unhappy grief is very serious and that you can help, your friend should also visit a doctor.
A medical professional will better understand your friend's condition and have a better understanding of the steps to take, especially if your friend needs medication. You can go to the doctor with your friend to make him/her more comfortable.
If your friend has suicidal tendencies or talk about suicide, he or she should seek professional help immediately. This is not a joke. Do not take your friend's suicide lightly, and he or she will find a doctor right away. You should also let the people around your loved one know about the severity of his or her feelings.
Talk to other people on the human support network. You should not be someone who tries to help your friend. Get in touch with family and friends. By talking to other close friends, you can gather more information and insights about your loved one and you will feel less sad about the situation.
You can also arrange everything to gather for a brainstorming or support session, if appropriate. Then you can act as a team - and then you know you are not alone.
Be careful when you tell others about the person’s sadness. People can be judged quickly if they do not fully understand the problem, so weigh carefully who you are talking to.
Way 3 of 4: Provide Emotional Support
Be a good listener. The best thing to do is listen while your loved one talks about grief. Be prepared to hear everything he has to say, and try not to be surprised, even if he says something awful, because they do not want to talk anymore. Be open and caring.
If your loved one tells you something surprising, encourage him or her by saying, "I'm sure it's very difficult for you to tell me" or "Thank you for being so open."
Give your loved one full attention. Take your phone away, make eye contact, and show your 100 percent effort for conversation.
If your loved one does not want to talk, ask the right questions. Ask a few careful questions to release your loved one, even if you are just asking what he did that week.
Find out what to say. A depressed person is in dire need of compassion and understanding. Not only should you listen carefully, but you should also be sensitive to what you are saying when you talk about depression.
Telling someone to “shake it” or “cheer it up” is a horrible, unpleasant thing to say. Be sensitive. How would you like it if someone told you to just continue to feel like the whole world is against you and everything collapses. Realize that this is temporary, but real and painful for your friend. The best thing to say is, "How can I help you?" or "I am always there for you, I will not leave you in this fight." Be aware that your loved one may not be honest about how rotten he or she is. Many depressed people are ashamed of their condition and lie about their sadness, so when someone says, "Are you okay?" they will say yes, but you need to make sure they can tell you how they really feel.
Way 4 of 4: Provide Physical Support
Take your loved one or friend outside. If he/she spends more time outside than indoors, he or she will feel better, if only a little. Offering to do something together can help your friend get out, which can be a really tricky step for someone who is depressed. Do what you can to give your loved one some fresh air.
Encourage your friend or loved one to find a new hobby or pick up an old one again. Your friend will be less depressed if he or she has something to do and expect. While you should not force your friend to skydive or suddenly learn Japanese, distracting the focus from his or her loneliness can help if you encourage your loved one to do some hobbies. Taking a course in a group can also help, as there is regular social interaction.
Just be prepared to improve the daily life of your friend or loved one. You can encourage your him/her to try new things and go out, but sometimes the best thing to do is just be there for everyday things. This will help your loved one or friend not to be alone.
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I hope this will helps. If you have friends that's been battling with depression you should make a move now before it's too late.
Adios!