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writes: Hi,My friend is really depressed at the moment and she has been to the doctors. They said it was something to do with her hormones, but I'm worried about her. Sometimes she just wants to burst into tears.What can I do to help her?
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 November 2007): Compliment your friend (not too much or it will seem fake) and dont put yourself down in front of them. depression doesnt always have a reason, just make sure your friend nows you are there and you wont judge them.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 January 2006): hi i am in the same boat with my boyfiend whos depressed and he wont tell me why
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reader, wwww.datinghaven.com +, writes (25 September 2005):
Support her in every way you can. Listening, even giving hugs and having cuddles - no you dont have to be a lesbian or bi- to do that - even if you can give no advice listening will help loads and hugs and cuddles will make her feel loved, and hopefully you both can fight the problem and gradually solve it.
Youre a good friend to have babe, Take Care :)
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reader, missdee +, writes (25 September 2005):
Did the doctor give her something for this? You didnt say. If she doesn't have her ovaries anymore she might need hormone pills. It may take changing them a couple of times to get the right kind of hormone pills. She could be suffering from depression also. If so she needs to take something for depression and possibly get some counciling. It could be just that something is going on in her life that is really difficult for her to handle.
The only thing you can do is see that she gets some help and be there for her.
She is lucky to have a friend that cares so much for her.
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reader, Hella +, writes (24 September 2005):
That's a really difficult question, because without experiencing the problems that have caused your friends depression, you can never really know how to help.
My advice would be that you are there for her 100%. Listen to her, and let her know that no matter what, you will always be there for her. Take a little time to just give her a call and see if she needs to talk, but very importantly, don't overcrowd her. Step back a little, because as long as she knows you love her, and you are there for her, she will feel she can come to you, in her hours of need. And remember, the key to being a good friend, is the ability to listen.
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