Is this a cry for help?

[Xenon21]

She is suffering from deep depression. She has half a year off work. She has been quite down for a while now and tried to get help but the hospital waiting list is too long.

Suddenly she is up all night (on most days) on instagram (no sleep) posting excessively. Liking her own posts. Self diagnosed herself as autistic and really being in your face about it. Just hashtag autism everywhere. Like all her inhibitions are gone. No filter anymore. Just saying and doing as she wants.

It looks like a mental breakdown to me.

Thoughts?

[Rosexøxø]

Well don’t tell her to shut up about it…

maybe she’s been so suppressed she needs to say things like this so she can throw off any expectations of her that we’re stressing her out…

Maybe she wants some attention or to prove to people why she couldn’t get a job..

remind her that despite whatever she may have-

1.) she can still go at her own pace

2.) she’s still capable of being productive: having a job and accomplishing some dreams/ goals

be present if it’s possible for you and show her you’re ‘there.’ If you’re a type of friend of hers.

Sightly encourage her to get out some on some rare days just so she doesn’t forget what she’s missing out on, and so she can explore a little more about what’s out there.

Remind her she’s valuable no matter what her stage of life is, or her “diagnosis.”
If she really dampers your mood- try to have a second friend to help you balance the weight.

if she’s not a friend, recommend she see a therapist. Especially if there’s any signs of suicidal stuff.

I think she’ll be okay and she’s just giving herself some elbow room and maybe a bit sad about her job prospects or how people treat her.

Its a self thing. Definitely not anybody’s fault.

Wishing you all the best :)

-xoxo

[Guy13]

Pray to god for some assistance assuming you know Jesus as Savior and Lord.