How To Help A Friend Or Parent?
Depression affects you too. However, the most important thing is to help him get appropriate diagnosis and treatment. These are some ways to help them:
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Offer emotional support, patience and encouragement
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Never ignore comments on suicidal thoughts and report them to counsellor or doctor
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Engage your friend in conversation, invite him for walks, outings and other activities. Keep trying even if he or she denies but do not push him or her to do so
How Do You Help Yourself?
It may be extremely difficult to find ways to help yourself. Negative thoughts will occur before treatment for depression, but after treatment starts the negative thoughts will fade. Here are some methods that are simple and useful:
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Engage in mild activity or exercise that you once enjoyed
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Set realistic goals for yourself and get back to your daily routine
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Try to spend time with other people & confide in a trusted friend or family members