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#1
Feb 21, 2014, 07:01 PM
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to someone with depression?
Should you say anything if depression is only suspected? |
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Feb 21, 2014, 07:05 PM
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When my mom told me that a friend of hers who runs mental health here told her that depression was a very debilitating disease. And I knew my Mom knew and understood that.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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Feb 21, 2014, 07:08 PM
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When my husband just sits nad holds my hand. Physical touch is much more comforting than words. Coming from the right person of course.
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| healingme4me, paynful
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Feb 21, 2014, 07:12 PM
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The most helpful thing a person has said to me....
I don't know what to say, but I'm here to listen if you want to talk. If you don't feel like talking, would it be okay to just sit with you? That really helped me... Sometimes when people try to "fix it" ...they tend to lose the point. "...words can't help at all. It's just the sound of another human voice that makes the only difference. There's nothing you're going to say that's going to make any body happy when they're feeling ******..." (Revenge of the Lawn, Richard Brautigan |
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#5
Feb 21, 2014, 08:55 PM
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Something like "I'm here to listen whenever you need it" is probably good.
I'm like Curupira, usually when I'm sad I seek physical comfort so I tend to try and get a lot of hugs from my family and friends. It's not really a phrase but just spending time with me is probably the most helpful. Even if they're chattering away or we're sitting and watching a movie, keeping me busy is important and I take it as comfort because they want to hang out with me. |
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#6
Feb 21, 2014, 09:03 PM
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Nothing, just being there
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Clara Hope is definitely not the same thing as optimism. It is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out. Vaclav Havel |
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#7
Feb 21, 2014, 09:34 PM
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Either "what can I do to help" or "I'll be here with a hug and quiet company whenever you need me".
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#8
Feb 21, 2014, 09:45 PM
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"Whatever you want/think - it's okay".
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#9
Feb 21, 2014, 10:07 PM
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Quote:
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#10
Feb 22, 2014, 08:01 AM
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When someone helps me with little things that I'm struggling with, e.g. cooking, leaving my room to take a walk, etc. without saying very much or trying to offer advice.
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#11
Feb 22, 2014, 08:21 AM
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"It's ok to feel that way." This helps when it comes from my H. Our relationship has even rocky to say the least...but when he says this sincerely, for some reason I feel lighter.
Also, when he holds my hand or touches me gently, it helps too. |
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#12
Feb 22, 2014, 09:54 AM
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I'm thinking of you and praying for you. Things WILL get better.
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