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Helping somebody with depression over the Internet?
Ok so there's this girl I've known online for a long time now (no we've never actually met...)
anyway we've become really close, and I really do love her...(ik i'm pathetic and have no life...that's a difference story)
she's going through alot right now in life
she's 17...she has a baby daughter that she's raising alone among other things...I don't feel right telling the world about other peoples personal ****...but that's the main problem
she's going through pretty bad depression
she has tried to suicide
I want to everything I can to help her and be there for her
i have told her that I love her...and Im here for her
and I do everytime I get the chance
the worst part seems like her family is hardly willing to be patient and listen to her
I am though
any suggestions on how to make her feel better would be appreciated
even little stuff...songs, quotes, stories, whatever
and please no comments about me needing a life and being a loser...I know that already :)
thanks
2 Answers
- DanielleLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's never wrong to love someone. People should be more loving and less judgmental.
As far as helping her, you have to understand that someone would go through nine years of school to learn to help someone with depression, so there will be limits on what you can do. The best thing for her would be to get professional help, psychological as well as financial. There are lots of resources available to young mothers that could help her situation. I can give you more information if you want, just email me.
What you can do to help her most is what it sounds like you are already doing; listening and caring. There are a few simple therapy tips I can offer if you want, but just listening and being reliable will make the biggest difference.
- 1 decade ago
Show her the song "Face up" by LIGHTS. I know a song might not help much, but it's worth a try. Just keep being there for her. Show her how much you love her and that she has a reason to live.
Here's a link to the song:
