ADAA Blog: How Do You Talk to Your Lo... - Anxiety and Depre...

Anxiety and Depression Support

88,328 members82,836 posts

ADAA Blog: How Do You Talk to Your Loved One Suffering With Depression?

ADAATeamRachel profile image
ADAATeamRachelPartner
0 Replies

It can be difficult to know how to talk with a loved one who is experiencing depression.

"Family members often feel frustrated and helpless as they don't know what to say or how to behave with their loved one who they may view as not being proactive in trying to get better or being irritable and negative with them," ADAA member Suma Chand, PhD says.

Read the blog for help on how you to talk to a loved one suffering with depression: adaa.org/learn-from-us/from...

Written by
ADAATeamRachel profile image
ADAATeamRachel
Partner
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

You may also like...

How supportive are your parents/loved ones?

philosophy work. I told my dad, who doesn't actually care so I don't know what I was expecting,...

How do you take one day at a time?

How do you take one day at a time? I suffer from anxiety & depression and I am a chronic worrier.I...

Do you love yourself? How do you do it?

my breath a few times. I dont know what or who I am. I don't know how to feel good about myself....

How do you keep a job with depression and anxiety?

been difficult, tbh this year has been a big challenge. I’ve already lost one job due to depression...

How bad is your sleep with your depression?

How many People suffer from sleep disorders, insomnia or bad sleep as well as their depression? I...