There are times in life when things go so bad that you or someone you
know just wants to hide under a rock and not be seen by another living
creature for the next century or so. Times like when a friend feels so
down that even soothing words have stopped having any meaning at all,
when days go by in a dreary gray of routine and living has just become a
mindless process of shuffling one foot ahead of the other one to move
(if you can manage standing up in the first place). As much as possible,
we don't want anyone we lov
e or care for to undergo this kind of pain and suffering in their lives, but it can be said that these things are inevitable aspects of existence.
Separating from a lover, losing valuable property, losing a job, a serious accident, or the death of a loved one can profoundly depress a person. These are some of the things that can make someone lose all interest in life and may even change his or her behavior which in turn will affect his or her relationships with other people. In daily usage, "depression" is usually taken to mean as a temporary downturn in mood because of petty reasons, such as the failure of a boyfriend to answer calls. However, clinical depression is a serious psychiatric disorder that needs medical attention. It can affect the afflicted person's life in all aspects since a clinically depressed patient loses all interest in enjoying normally fulfilling activities due to a pervasive low mood. In worst cases, the patient can go as far as committing suicide to end the misery.
We don't want this to happen to our friends. Whether their depression is trivial or severe, we need to give them all the love and attention they need in order to cope with their problems in life. This takes a lot of effort, but if we truly care for our friends, we will not dismiss them as "just another emo" (emo being the degrading term for oftentimes sensitive people who tend to feel bad about trivial things). Besides medical attention (in case the depression is severe), we need to give them our time and support them through---as the clich goes---thick and thin.
How do you do it? First of all, when you notice that a friend is feeling down, don't wait for him or her to approach you about the problem. Go on ask about it. Your friend will definitely appreciate your concern. Afterwards, spend time with your friend and help solve the problem. Give encouraging presents such as cards, letters, and of course---flowers! Giving some flowers wouldn't hurt especially if your friend happens to be bedridden or if he or she just lost a loved one to death. Flowers can surely cheer anyone up, since the act is so thoughtful and caring. It just shows the depth of your concern for any depressed person in dire need of it
e or care for to undergo this kind of pain and suffering in their lives, but it can be said that these things are inevitable aspects of existence.
Separating from a lover, losing valuable property, losing a job, a serious accident, or the death of a loved one can profoundly depress a person. These are some of the things that can make someone lose all interest in life and may even change his or her behavior which in turn will affect his or her relationships with other people. In daily usage, "depression" is usually taken to mean as a temporary downturn in mood because of petty reasons, such as the failure of a boyfriend to answer calls. However, clinical depression is a serious psychiatric disorder that needs medical attention. It can affect the afflicted person's life in all aspects since a clinically depressed patient loses all interest in enjoying normally fulfilling activities due to a pervasive low mood. In worst cases, the patient can go as far as committing suicide to end the misery.
We don't want this to happen to our friends. Whether their depression is trivial or severe, we need to give them all the love and attention they need in order to cope with their problems in life. This takes a lot of effort, but if we truly care for our friends, we will not dismiss them as "just another emo" (emo being the degrading term for oftentimes sensitive people who tend to feel bad about trivial things). Besides medical attention (in case the depression is severe), we need to give them our time and support them through---as the clich goes---thick and thin.
How do you do it? First of all, when you notice that a friend is feeling down, don't wait for him or her to approach you about the problem. Go on ask about it. Your friend will definitely appreciate your concern. Afterwards, spend time with your friend and help solve the problem. Give encouraging presents such as cards, letters, and of course---flowers! Giving some flowers wouldn't hurt especially if your friend happens to be bedridden or if he or she just lost a loved one to death. Flowers can surely cheer anyone up, since the act is so thoughtful and caring. It just shows the depth of your concern for any depressed person in dire need of it
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