5 ways to effectively manage a loved ones depression

5 ways to deal with a loved one’s depression.

9/20/2016

Voice your concern.

Expressing your concern to someone who may be struggling with depression not only may help them feel supported, but can also help you feel like you have some control over the situation as well. Sometimes we feel helpless in situations when we have little control. Talking about your fears and worries can help you process and move forward knowing that you’ve done your best to express your distress and the rest is up to the person to make healthy choices for themselves.

Be supportive.

Being supportive can mean a lot of different things to different people. What may feel like support to you, may feel pushy or pressure to someone else. For this reason, its critical you ask the person what you can do to help them through this difficult time and then respect their wishes once they share them with you.

Set limits.

Feeling blue or “out of sorts” can lead a person to behave in a dysfunctional way, compromising their relationships with the people who love them the most. If you constantly put yourself in a position to be let down or to be walked over you may start feeling angry or resentful. Setting limits not only protects you, but also ends the maladaptive behavioral patterns someone who is depressed may engage in. Setting limits prevents you from reinforcing negative behaviors and helping the one feeling depressed to learn new, healthy ways, to cope.

Find someone you can talk to.

Finding a professional to talk to is an important piece to managing a loved one’s depression. Gaining a fresh perspective on the situation is important to address issues with a clear mind and rational approach. We all need support.

Engage in activities you enjoy.

KEEP DOING THE THINGS YOU LOVE. Engaging in pleasurable activities is a behavioral strategy to effectively manage depression. Seeing someone you love stuck in a rut and struggling with simple tasks can be taxing and weigh heavily on your mood as well. It’s important to take preventative measures and take care of yourself. The stronger you are, the healthier you stay, the more beneficial you become to ones who need you the most.

11 Comments

Nathan Greer link

10/29/2019 06:00:11 am

When one door of contentment closes, another door of happiness opens. But if you keep looking at that closed door for a longer period of time, then you will definitely feel depressed. A small non-success in love is like an injury on the self-worth. Don’t feel rejected, else it will kill your peace of mind. I know it will never easy for a failed person to accept the reality. But believe me, no therapist can give you advice on this subject. You have to stay confident in order to build a life where you can be happy.

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7/17/2020 06:43:30 pm

One of the worst feelings in life is to be depressed. You feel helpless, unsure of yourself, and demotivated with negative thoughts clouding your mind. What’s more? When people around you make you feel bad for being depressed, the sense of isolation and humiliation adds on to the depression.

But, here’s the harsh reality, there is no on and off switch for depression. It is a clinical condition and mostly requires medical attention. However, depression can be fought with motivation and healing thoughts. Along with medical help, you can fight back depression when you understand that you aren’t the only one ensnared in its dark web. To fight depression here`s the blog for you https://www.mcleodgregory.com/5-ways-to-beat-depression-the-natural-way/ hope it helps.

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11/12/2020 01:19:46 am

Thank You for share helpful post.

Kristofer Van Wagner link

12/15/2020 07:00:56 pm

I do agree that it is important for someone who is have low mental health to speak with a professional as they can provide the proper diagnosis and treatment. The other day my friend mentioned that he thinks he suffers from social anxiety. I will ask him to seek a mental health counselling service to help him cope with his anxieties better.

Hai Hunt link

6/11/2021 01:02:39 am

For the last few days, my wife was depressed. After reading your article, I followed you rules. I spend more time with her. It was very effective. Thanks for sharing this article.

Tez link

7/8/2021 03:34:06 pm

I appreciate what you said about feeling blue vs. having chronic depression. I think my son has depression because he has been losing interest in activities and is quite angry. I'll have to consider getting a therapist for him who can help him work through his issues.

Eve Mitchell link

8/11/2021 11:07:25 am

My husband has been suffering from depression ever since his mom died suddenly 6 months ago. I want to be there for him, but I also know that he needs to see a professional about it in order to truly grow. I found your tip about setting limits to avoid reinforcing negative behaviors really helpful.

Zachary Tomlinson link

1/20/2022 03:56:53 pm

Thanks for elaborating how a professional knows how to handle signs of depression and treat them before they get worse. My colleague talked about his cousin, who has been posting suicidal-like posts recently. I think he should consider finding a counselor to talk to when it comes to these emotions.

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3/25/2022 10:00:54 am

Very informative blog. Simple, effective, and useful too. Continue to enlighten us with your knowledge. Thanks for sharing...

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8/25/2022 02:28:15 pm

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ndis smithfield link

12/27/2022 04:50:17 pm

Inform the individual of your observations and your concerns. Describe how depression is a medical problem, not a character fault or weakness, and how therapy can typically make it better. Suggest contacting a professional for assistance, such as a medical doctor or a mental health specialist like a certified counselor or psychologist. Offer to assist in creating a list of inquiries to go through at a first consultation with a physician or mental health professional. Set up appointments, accompany them, and attend family therapy sessions to demonstrate your readiness to assist.

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