How do I help my best friend get out of depression?
494149
try taking your friend to her favorite place and be sure to leave out anything that might remind her of her boyfriend.
12348
Tell her to get over herself- theres no point being depressed- get out and lose weight get a hot Boyfriend and stop moaning-shes the only one who can do anythign about it!
143601
If it is depression, then it will not go away on its own! Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes one to feel all sorts of emotions: helplessness, feelings of no escape, feeling worthless etc. Your friend, however, may just have low self esteem or may be going through something that you are not aware of! In any case, maybe you chould take your friend aside and just tell him/her that you are worried and would like to help them in any way possible to get better! If they are depressed...most of the time they will be in denial as well, so it might not be easy for them to ask for help!
1180394
just be supportive. Give her a hug and tell her you will be there for her.  If she is over 18, you should strongly suggest she get help, and tell her you will be there for her every step of the way. If she is under 18, you should do the same, but if she refuses, you should tell an adult. She needs help you cannot give her. All you can give her is support and friendship.
518089
Tell him that life isn't as bad as it seems. He needs to look at the bright side of eveerything. Do you really want to stop being his friend because he is someone who doesn't see the good of things? Think about it. You said you were friends. Don't let him go because of his problems. Help him through it. Make your friend let him know gently that they don't have a chance. Just do things lightly, and think more about him. Don't ditch the dude for his personal things he needs to take care of.
465252
You have to make sure that they know you are there for them and you need to let them know that it's not an ok thing to do. Convince them that they need to stop and get help. You have to be there for them and support them in everything. Anything else? e-mail me at mowel3point@yahoo.com!
1088205
Please...I dont suffer from depression, but my boyfriend does....I want to know how to help him...any kind of tips or advice is appriciated...
955185
Try to talk to her. My best friend is having a problem like this right now, and the best thing to do is try and talk it out. If she won't talk to you, get a new friend.
581706
i really understand what ur going through, because last year my best friend had brain surgery. i couldnt stop crying either, but i thought about it and realized im not helping her by crying. I need to stop and be there for her!! after shes done with her surgery you should go visit her!! and be there for her when she needs it!!
11947
She more than likely is suffering from some form of depression.  Have you tried talking to her (calmly, Open-minded)?  The best you can do for her is listen to her without judging her, let her know that you are concerned and care about her.  Just be there when she needs you.
17314
I've gone through spells of depression that have lasted months.  The only thing that got me through was prayer and friendship.  I'm not one who goes to church every week nor do I talk continuously about my spirituality but I can say that when I have been struggling with dark thoughts I pray and talk to friends and somehow I get past it.  In your new city, make yourself get up early each morning and get fixed up.  When you get out of the house you will immediately feel a little bit better.  Look your best and that will help you to feel more confident.  Call on a friend from home, maybe a sibling or close family member when you feel your lowest.  One of my closest friends lives miles away and her friendship still gives me a great deal of support.  Just talk to someone and tell them the truth about what is going on inside.  It will be a great release and you will not be going through it alone.  Remember to pray for yourself, ask for courage and strength of heart..I promise that you will be better before you know it.
996850
People with BP disorder and with depression have higher than normal rates of suicide. Some people are better able to cope with their disorder, such as when they are down, but a stressful event like a breakup can trigger feelings of despair and helplessness, even suicide.\n\nYou should definitely be there for your friend and try to help them out by telling them that things will get better. But you have to keep in mind that with a disorder like BP, your friend should take their medication, and the medication may be the only effective way to get them back on track. Try to talk to them and help them understand why it is important to take the meds, but don't say "Take the meds so you don't go suicidal." Just offer reassuring words and help them understand why the meds are important.  People with BP aren't "psycho" so you don't have to pretend with them. Just be honest but reassuring.
455164
If you can't get out of your depression, it may be time for therapy.  Maybe ask your doctor.  Your sadness will stop if you allow yourself to forget about that guy and start being happy with yourself.  Other guys will come along.
463731
Quite easy; \n1) a)make sure your friend does not move away and make sure you dont move\n   b)Talk with your friend regularly\n   c)have fun with your friends (play games, go watch movies; just hang out)\n\n2) if your friend has moved and you cannot move to where your friend have moved to:\nkeep contact with your friend (phone, email, talk/messenger, etc.)\n\nNEVER loose contact with your friend and your friendship should always maintain great! \n\nI hope you will have a great time with your best friend.
748766
you can't! They are the only one who can make that decision, and its one of the hardest things to see a friend falling to pieces...but there is one thing you can do....when he need you...be there for him/her....10 percent...first they have to hit rock bottom, and then when there finally come around....there will need lots of good friend and support....so be there!!!!
975873
aww yeah my best friend brooke... we help each other through some pretty hard times... she is suicidal and i am a cutter and we are the only people who can help each other,brooke really helped me get over my self mutilation, and she is not suicidal anymore. so despite our own problems... we always help eachother.
496247
be the best friend that you would want if you were in that situation. just do extra little things like opening the door and little hugs and you might turn a bombed day into a sunshiny bright day.