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writes:My friend has suffered with depression for years, and he tends to lean on me a lot because I have been through a similar experience. Sometimes he talks about not wanting to go on anymore. He's on the waiting list for counselling, and medication is tricky because of the work that he does. I listen to him and he knows I'm always there for him, but sometimes I feel helpless and I wonder if anyone had any suggestions for any other ways I can try to help him.
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reader, willywombat +, writes (3 May 2006):
 Do not allow this friends needs to outweigh your own. You must keep yourself mentally strong and not allow your own thoughts and moods to be dragged down by this person. Occassionally you must back away and have some me time and not take all his problems on board, because if you dont when/if you get depressed again who is gonna LOOK AFTER YOU.
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reader, bridget +, writes (3 May 2006):
 Hey there anon..
You are certainly being a strong individual and a caring friend to listen to him, he is lucky there are people really dont have that liberty...
What you are doing for him is perfect he needs that special someone there if he feels bouts of depression and it is brilliant that you do this...
Although, just now, untill he gets the counselling, all you can do for him is just be there if and when he needs you.. It might not seem much, but to offfer comfort and security to a depressed person means a little light at the dark tunnell..... He would be feeling very very low if he didnt have anyone like yourself there so atleast you being a shoulder for him to cry on is steadying him untill he gets the mediacl help...
I really cant praise you enough for what you are doing, if you offer him a little air now and then though, like going out for a walk it sometimes gets people in that state of mind, a little perked up and it can lift the mood a little aswell...
Hope I have been of help to you...
Jacqueline
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