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Originally Posted by Crook32
I have been in that deep dark hole of depression before so I know what it is like. I have a friend who is really struggling right now and I am the only person she has to talk to. She has a therapist but has not been seeing her all that long so she has a hard time being totally open with her.
I am trying my hardest to be supportive and using my experiences as a guide but I am not sure what more I can do. I have suggested crisis lines to call, going back on meds and talking to her therapist. I have even suggested coming to this forum. But I understand where she is at right now and her motivation to do these things in nonexistent.
What else can I do? I am looking for suggestions and ideas to try and help her. I want to be supportive but not too pushy because I want her to feel like she can continue to talk to me and be open with me. I just want her to get some more support as well.
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I think you being there for your friend is wonderful. Maybe when she is confiding in you, you can suggest that it would be a good idea for her to bring that up to her therapist "whatever she may be coming to you with". I am sure at times it is draining. Maybe when her comfort level with her therapist goes up, things will change for you. Its okay to set personal boundaries, because you have to take care of yourself. You can still be there for your friend while maintaining your sanity.
