Is Someone Close To You Living With Depression?
If someone you know is living with depression ask for help. Some with depression will not do much more than sit around the house, cry, and feel sick. These are all symptoms of major depression. You can find great information about how to help them and to make sure you are okay as well. You may even want to talk to a doctor, even if you can not get them to go see one, about depression and what it means to them, you, and your family. At times, you may have to intervene to get someone to get the help that they need.
At times, depression can quickly lead to suicidal thoughts. If you find that you fear someone dealing with depression is thinking about taking their life, you should do something as soon as you can. You can call 911 for help, or you can call a suicide hot line to get advice on what you should do next.
Some say that those that talk about suicide are not really going to do that, but that is a myth. Some may half heartedly want you to stop them, and some may not even realize what they are saying or doing. Never hesitate to do something if you think someone dealing with depression is thinking about ending their life. They may be mad at you when you do something, but that does not matter. Their health and life are what matter in the end.