ways others can help???

I need some ideas, since nothing is coming, What can others due when you're feeling down? What has helped you to get out away from the cloud if only for a moment?

I'm sprilling down hill quick and I need something that could help me... or could help others to know what to do... Any Ideas?

I think it's different from person to person. Some people want someone to listen to them -- to be someone they can tell their troubles to, and perhaps get some feedback from or just plain listen. Others may want some distraction -- maybe to go somewhere like a movie, or play cards, or go bowling, etc.

Most people I've talked to need someone to listen. Seems no one has had anyone to talk to. Good friends are at a premium these days as people are too busy and don't want to be bothered, I guess. That's too bad, cause REAL friendship is precious.

Anyway, that's my take on it. Hope I've helped a little. God bless & take care. Hugs,Lee

this is what helps me, having something to really focus on. either that or getting outside for some sun and/or exercise.

hope you find something that will help you

I agree with Marla; having something to focus on other than myself is helpful. Taking care of my animals, getting outside to take a walk, reading a book, watching a funny show. When I am depressed I want to isolate and I need to be encouraged to get out of my own head by other people. That's what helps me anyway.

thanks everyone

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Huh??? What do you mean??

I tend to sleep more, not the best solution as it doesn't make things better. Two of the more constructive things I do is talk to my sister on the phone (she lives far away) and talk to my tdoc.

I agree with the above posters. Sometimes I want someone to listen and sometimes I want to be distracted. What I would request is continuing to reach out to me even when I say I don't want to do anything with anyone, not the same day though. I know that when I haven't contacted anyone for a few days, my parents call me, usually because I've ignored their emails. If I don't pick-up, my mother, who has a key to my (our) condo, will come by and check on me. Even though it can feel intrusive sometimes, it's nice to know she cares, and I wouldn't ask her to stop doing it.

For me, it's distract distract distract. It especially helps if that distraction involves another person. But whatever the case, get away from places where you are often sad and do something fun or treat yourself nicely like take a bubble bath, make your favorite meal, or exercise.