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How To Help A Friend Deal With Depression by Coolio: 1:24pm On Mar 23, 2006

One of my friends is feeling really down sad

and i have noticed cuts on her arm but she says it nothing, when ever I'm with her, she hardly ever talks. i think its cos of her boyfriend shes only with him cos she felt sorry for him and i can see its making her unhappy cry

what should i do??

Re: How To Help A Friend Deal With Depression by Seun(m): 4:24pm On Mar 23, 2006

The best and only thing you can do for your friend is to get her to a competent, trained counselor.

1) Is the boyfriend so violent that she's afraid to dump him out of fear of what he might do? If so, the police would also need to be involved and you'll need to push her to use that option.

2) Is she afraid of being alone if she dumps the boyfriend? Then do her a favor and be there for her after the deed is done.

However, please note that depression is a medical condition. The stress in her life is only a contributory factor. For an introduction to depression from a reputable source, visit:
- www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm

Re: How To Help A Friend Deal With Depression by Oracle(m): 9:26pm On Sep 27, 2006

Seun:

2) Is she afraid of being alone if she dumps the boyfriend? Then do her a favor and be there for her after the deed is done.

Seun, he never said he wants to be with her, she's just a friend

Re: How To Help A Friend Deal With Depression by 9jacrip: 12:05am On Jun 15, 2010

Ask her out? cheesy

Lolz!

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