Stress and Depression

I would attempt to be there for them, listen to them and if there was some little thing that I could do to make their lives happier or better at that moment, (maybe buy them some flowers etc.), then I would do so. Then I would gently try to discuss the pros and cons of possibly seeking professional help and let them know that there are millions of people out there that are going through the same thing as they are and that many are seeking help for their problems and there is nothing wrong with that and nothing to be ashamed of when you need help to ask for it. Then basically let them know that I am available to talk to or cry with or whatever they may need during this hard time. ;)

tell them to work out and relax. take a yoga class. there are many yoga classes on tv nowadays. go walk and jog around the block...for exercise, releasing stress and meditation. pray. and hope for the best.

Yes, thousands of people are dying due to stress and depression.. and i'm one of those people who are suffering from too much stress( health and family issues, financial crisis, emotional stress).. sometimes, i just break down and cry because i can't take the pain anymore.. but i've told myself that i should stand tall and be brave to face the trials i've been goiing through and the challenges that might come my way.. and yes, prayers are the best solution to surpass all these dilemmas..

Its different person to person, first i will see the personality and characters befoe i give help. If he is an open minded person who always welcome for any sugesstion then i will, otherwise you can always find people who is really introvert. will ignore o/w he will getting angry or feeling underestmat if i give any suggestion. Its also depend on what kind of problem he faces. One of some keys is art of communication, the way we talk (when we give suggestion). Talk heart by heart.

THE BIBLE SAYS IN THE BOOK OF MATTHEW 11:28 "COME TO ME, ALL YE THAT LABOUR AND ARE HEAVY LADEN AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST" 1PETER 5:7 "CAST ALL YOUR CARE UPON HIM FOR HE CARETH FOR YOU" ROMANS 8:31 "WHAT SHALL WE SAY TO THESE THINGS? IF GOD BE FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US?". If you are a believer you can comfort her with the word of God. Really if you strongly believe in God there won't be much tension in your life. Niether will you be distorbed about anyother problem be it financial or physical or health. Because you will have faith that GOD is with you. In the case you are not a believer, well, you can find a way to convince him/her to see the doctor by all means you know. And try show you care for them. and give all you can just to make them feel cared for. Ignoring people add more to there problem. Don't complain and avoid adding to there problems in any way. May GOD out of His infinite mercy meet him/her in his/her point of need (AMEN)

I do not believe that medication can solve the problem but cover it up. If you want to help your friend here is what I would do. Teach her to live within her means. Today people have a need for instant gratification and buying things on credit. It took me many years to learn to say no to things I really didn't need. Show her that material pocessions do not make her a better person. When I was young I want to wear designer clothes and always get my hair done by expensive salons. I now shop on a budget and plan for all purchases. Show her some activities that do not cost much that she enjoys. I would go for hikes, spend the day at the beach, volunteer. Most important just be there for her. But she needs to want to get better before anything can be done.

That is a very hard one because everyone is different and every situation is different but I think I would try and show them their worth and what they to be thankful for, how they being alive affects people...maybe even show them people who have it a lot worse than them and try and make them realize just how short the gift of life really is...

I am so depressed right now and I wish I had insurance or something to be able to get some kind of treatment for it.

i've been to depression alot this time. but im trying to feel good about myself and the things that surround me. everytime i feel depressed. i go outside and look high above the sky and see the real picture of life, by then i will realise that life is not that unfair. its my choice to be sad. there are alot of alternative things to overcome our stress and depression. now i know that im still fortunate for having the things that one is trying to have cause he's unfortunate to have it.

I think in that situation, the best thing you can do is just be there for the person. Everyone needs someone to talk to and relate to. Of course, I would encourage them to seek professional help also. But in the meantime, I would listen when they need to talk and try to relate to what they're going through so they don't feel alone. A lot of people these days are feeling the effects of a poor economy and sometimes just feeling like other people are going through the same things you are is enough to pull you through or help you hold on until things get better.

The best and only thing you can do for her is show her that you care about her. Most depression is caused by being ignored, by feeling abandoned, and by hurting from it. It's hard to live through because emotional pain hurts worse than physical pain ever could. Doctors barely do anything for people that are hurting, they make money off of it, and I understand why she wouldn't want to go to one. If you love her as a sister, a friend, a girlfriend, or any form of family, show her. She needs to see that someone cares. A little act of kindness towards her will make her feel better. Give her hugs, talk to her about anything she wants to talk about. Open up to her and have her open up to you. Develop a good friendship with her. Friends are a big deal to those who are depressed.