10-17-2011, 02:06 PM
Hi,
My friend is suffering from depression, and I don't know what to do..
She's been to the doctor, and they've said they'll prescribe anti-depressants if necessary; she's also been to a councillor.
But I don't know what to do.. It kills me inside whenever she's at the lowest of lows, when she's talking about suicide, because I know she's seriously contemplating it.. I'm scared one day, she'll decide it is the right option..
It makes me feel awful to think I'm just sat here, not helping, but I don't know what to do..
She's always smiling at school, but most of the time it's a fake smile.. And when I'm talking to her, on Facebook, via text, in person, her mood just suddenly drops..
I tell her she's the most beautiful, awesome person in the world and how it's true, which it is, and I don't know what I'd do without her, but it doesn't seem to help..
Is there anything at all I can do to help her or persuade her things will get better eventually? I hate that I can't help her when she needs help the most..
Thanks in advance for any help..
My friend is suffering from depression, and I don't know what to do..
She's been to the doctor, and they've said they'll prescribe anti-depressants if necessary; she's also been to a councillor.
But I don't know what to do.. It kills me inside whenever she's at the lowest of lows, when she's talking about suicide, because I know she's seriously contemplating it.. I'm scared one day, she'll decide it is the right option..
It makes me feel awful to think I'm just sat here, not helping, but I don't know what to do..
She's always smiling at school, but most of the time it's a fake smile.. And when I'm talking to her, on Facebook, via text, in person, her mood just suddenly drops..
I tell her she's the most beautiful, awesome person in the world and how it's true, which it is, and I don't know what I'd do without her, but it doesn't seem to help..
Is there anything at all I can do to help her or persuade her things will get better eventually? I hate that I can't help her when she needs help the most..
Thanks in advance for any help..