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my girlfriend is suffering from depression. i want to help her and be there for her as she means the world to me. i really need advice on how to help her over come it. like what are do's and don'ts, what i can do to understand and get her through this. all advice i very much welcome and appreciate.
thanks craig
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Blackhole flego14
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flego14
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thank you also for the reply it means a great deal to me every little helps as they say
Blackhole flego14
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flego14 Blackhole
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im hoping me being on here will help me.
Tomw1987 flego14
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It's good of you to come on here to do your homework. Unless you've had depression it's very difficult to understand the feeling it gives you.
For me personally, I freaked out when people used words like kill, death, suicide and so forth. These were all words that came off the TV so I decided to watch less taxing shows. Whilst I was low (only last week) I would watch Disney films with my wife which made me feel a little better.
Just having someone with you helps wonders and reassuring them that you love them helps.
Is she on any meds?
Thanks
Tom
flego14
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also i love disney films it will give me an excuse to watch them
thank you for your input
Tomw1987 flego14
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I'll put it another way....
If you had diabetes, you would take insulin
If you have a cold , you would take paracetamol and beechams
If you had Cancer.... You get the picture
Do not fear meds as they are genuinely needed in many circumstances and help most people when they need it most.
I am 28, make high six figures a year, support a family and am very successful in my field..... I am on meds
Hopefully this makes things a little clearer and gives you some hope.
Encourage her to open up too. Talking is great and makes me feel much better. I often tell my wife how I'm feeling! Not like, oh I'm a bit hungry or need the toilet but, I feel a little low or demotivated today. I'll tell her when I've just had a little anxiety spike and usually she'll tell me to shut up and get on with it she doesn't really, she usually gives me a hug and a quick rub on my neck. It's the little things!
I do suggest you persuade her to go to her GP and go with her.
If you want to ask anything, feel free
Cheers
Tom
flego14 Tomw1987
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i will. i also thinks she is a little scared or worrying about going back on the meds i know how strong she can be in herself but only want the best for her so i can surgest this to her and take it from there she knows i will surport her in any choice she makes i just want her to know i will be there for her every step of the way
Tomw1987 flego14
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She will be worried about going back in meds due to her current mindset. Whilst depressed your mind only projects negative thoughts and it's nearly impossible to get away from. It's simply a chemical imbalance in the brain which is 99% of the time treatable.
If you can manage to persuade her to go, she will thank you in the long run! I know someone who is suffering from depression at the moment and they flat out refuse to seek any form of. help. They are just getting worse as time goes on. They have had a horrific time recently though.
Personally I'd go back on the meds! Beats being down all the time!
Let us know how it goes
flego14 Tomw1987
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many thanks craig and heather
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