I have a depressed friend that I am only currently able to talk to via email. How should I respond to her statements and questions?

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So, we can only talk on the internet, but we talk most nights and I play multiplayer games with her, but she, ou course, constantly feels terrible and like no one cares. I know that depression cant be fixed just like that and well, it is going to be unlikely that I ever get through to her, as is the nature of the illness. Trouble is, she wont accept that she is depressed so just thinks that it is the way she is (though I m sure that that is common?). What is a way to talk to her and respond to comments such as  you don t care ,and  i made the one person who cared about me hate me  and  i want to die  etc? Currently I just repeat that I care and tell her she is wanted, lived etc, and listen to her whenever she wants me to. Is this the right way to go about it? I want to do the best thing for her so knowing more about depression would also be helpful. THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!

amber · Accepted Answer

First, I would ask an expert on this such as childline and see what they say. Even if you are not a child they can help, just act like one. Then I would tell her multiple things like I care even if she doesn't say she wants to die.etc.etc
Then make sure you tell her everyday comments and get her to open up a bit as to why she feels like this and you can get to the root of the problem. No deep or personal questions until this point. You don't want her to close off. I hope this helps

DeAnne · Answer

Tell a dr. how you feel; there are good meds for depression, anxiety, stress....

I have a depressed friend that I am only currently able to talk to via email. How should I respond to her statements and questions?

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