Dear Depression?

[nononoG]

Did, Someone you know, has been in depression?
How you felt around them? And what did you do for them to feel better?

[Smmyskittles]

Yes, several people.

I tried to be caring but not let their depression 'rub off' on me. I'm extremely empathetic, so it's hard to keep that distance.

When I could, I got them out of the house, made them laugh (even at my own expense), kept them smiling, was optimistic, reminded them ** EVERYTHING ** they have to live for.

If they have pets, friends (me included), their family, co-workers (also friends), family, etc. Tell them that you love them, no matter what, and you know they'll get out of this darkness.
Honestly, because usually some of the happiest people I know tend to suffer/experience depression.

- Help them remember what they have to live for. Also, try to get them to see someone.

[nononoG]

aw, thank you

[Decentguy]

i've been through depression for some years and it is a very worst mental illness, and sometimes i still go through it.

[nononoG]

What helps you too feel better? I mean, what people can do for you to feel better when you're in depression?

[Decentguy]

honestly, i dont know because when a person is in depression nothing feels right to him/her, becasue that person can't enjoy anything when they are going through it, but i would say spending some time with them may help

[nononoG]

I understand what you're saying, depression is a bullshit xD
It feels bad to the person who is in depression but dealing with them brings us down too, I think we have to be stronger then them to really help them...

[Decentguy]

hmm, yes your right

[Words_and_Wisdom]

I've been in depression

[nononoG]

What helps you too feel better? I mean, what people can do for you to feel better when you're in depression?

[Words_and_Wisdom]

I tend to turn to distractions like on the internet. Though, going outside more is certainly helping. (Thanks to Pokemon Go.)

I think it's all about learning to focus your attention into what's going on around you in the very moment. Not 2 minutes into the future or the past. Just focusing on the things you see feel and hear at the current moment.

[bcromartie]

1. Yes.
2. Depressed.
3. Nothing.

[FlutteringFeelings]

Prayed for them.

[Anonymous]

Yes. its pretty common among people