I need advice
My friend has recently confided in me about the fact that they have depression, but I don't know how I'm supposed to help them. Or how I'm supposed to respond when they say stuff about being hopeless and alone. I just want to help them but I don't know how.
@emi505 Hey Hi, I'm sorry to hear that your friend is dealing with depression. It was a very brave thing for your friend to do though, telling you how they're feeling. I would tell them - That while you may not understand how they're feeling, that they aren't alone. You are there to offer help and support and a listening ear. That anytime they need or want to talk you're willing to listen. Be patient. This is your friend - love them unconditionally. If you get upset or angry or frustrated, that's ok, but let them know that those feelings are not towards them, it's towards the depression.
This is just my opinion though so...get some other advice other people in here.
I hope everything works out.
