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Originally Posted by dawncastillo
I'm really worried about a friend of mine, he's having some serious medical issues, and it seems to be having a really big effect on him, mentally. He'll say things that used to make him happy now don't, he just feels sad. Nothing helps. Not his girlfriend, not music, not anything. I don't know what to say. I feel like I've said "I'm sorry" too often. I've told him I'll be here for him if he ever needs anything, but I don't know what else to say!  |
Just keep being there for him. Therapy can be helpful, but it isn't always. It's also expensive.
If I had to suggest anything specific, I'd say laughter, love, and success are the best things for a depressed person. Also, if he's lacking any of those things, that might be why he feels this way. You might want to check if any of his basic needs aren't being met.
It's likely that it'll take him a long time to find ways to be happy again. It'll probably happen gradually, and he might not even feel it right away.