What will I do?!

[1969]

Hi , my friend thinks she might have depression again. I don't know what to do to help her because I ament suppose to know so what should I do? :/

[missrat]

Hi - I would suggest that she goes to see her GP, who can prescribe both medication and 'talking treatments' and hopefully catch it quite early.

If she will not do this, there are books - such as "Feeling Good - the New Mood Therapy' by Dr David Burns, or online courses such as moodgym.au which help you with cognitive therapy - plus a number of reputable depression sites.

You do not have to be suicidal to phone the Samaritans, or another helpline, and these, too, can be very helpful.

Ann

[1969]

I told her last night how I accidentally found out and told her I know how she feels and I tried to comfort her as much as I could but she said she dosent want to tell her mum because she doesn't want her to worry. She also said she dosent think there is any point in going back to her doctor because she thinks he will just send her back to therapy :/ ill try my hardest to try and get her to get help though, thanks Ann

Megan

[gezza13]

hi 1969...just be there 4 your friend its hard 2 help as most of the time people dont want 2 no just be poitive with your friend and it may rub of on her...give her or him happy thoughts...its a nasty illness depresstion id rather ave 2 broken legs as i no they will heal so good luck with your friend.

[1969]

Okay thanks gezza , I will try and keep her happy but it will be hard as I only see her one night a week but ill mail her and talk to get as much as possible

Megan x

[1969]

Hiya Kim, wow!!! That's an amazing story I'm so happy for you that everything's gone so well for you I will defo tell my friend about your amazing doctor thanks

Megan