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writes: dear cupid,what is the best way to convince a depressed person to get help? my ex-boyfriend is currently struggling with depression; that's what caused him to end our relationship, and he's kind of getting distant from his family, too. i really hate to see him like this, and it really scares me. obviously, i'm upset about our relationship being over, but it's soo much more than that. the look in his eyes is soo different than what it used to be. i know it sounds kind of lame and cliche, but...his eyes just don't sparkle like they used to.i know that i can't actually force him to get help and that it's completely up to him whether or not he does, but i would also really like to find some way to encourage him to do it that would help make him really WANT to do it. does anyone have any ideas?
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 November 2011): I live with someone who is in a mega depressed mode and it hard as a person to cope watching them like it and watching them distasnce themsleves from you thr way you speak is how my relative is and she does have it xxx it off to be a long hard road but hopefully one he will get through xxx
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reader, Tisha-1  +, writes (22 November 2011):
 There's not really any way to convince a depressed person to seek help. All you can do is talk about how depression is a medical condition and deserves to be treated by a doctor with an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Do call for help if you think he is going to harm himself but otherwise, I think your only strategy is to remain as friendly as you can and support positive, healthy actions on his part.
Best wishes.
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reader, aunt honesty  +, writes (22 November 2011):
 The only thing that you can do is talk to him and tell him how much you care about him. Express your worries to him, and offer to be there for him if he decides to go and get help. That is pretty much all you can do the rest is up to him.
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