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Mental illness is finally being talked about more openly thanks to organisations like Mind Hong Kong<\/a> and TALK Hong Kong<\/a>. But what do you do when you think that someone you love may be affected by depression? It can be a really tough position to be in when you’re trying to support someone through the depths of this illness, and having been on both ends of the spectrum\u2013as the sufferer and the supporter, I wanted to share some different ways that you can help your friend who has depression. I\u2019m not a medical professional, but these are tips I have found to be useful over the years, so I hope you find them useful.<\/p>\n

How to help a friend who has depression<\/h2>\n

1. Be there and listen<\/h3>\n

I think that one of the key things about depression is that it\u2019s impossible for anybody to understand exactly what one person\u2019s depression feels like. This illness manifests itself in so many forms, and if you\u2019ve never had it yourself, it can sometimes be hard to understand what the big deal is, especially if you feel like your friend has nothing to be sad over.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not your job to cure anybody. So often, people want to fix their loved ones; pick them up and drag them to the doctor. But most of us living with depression just want someone to be there. We don\u2019t need anybody to tell us to go to the doctor over and over\u2013it\u2019s more than likely that we already know this.<\/p>\n

If you feel like your friend is suffering from depression, suggest something simple like watching a movie together, going for a walk, or making them dinner. Remember, it may be difficult for them to even leave the house, so watch parties online or playing video games over the internet could be great solutions.<\/p>\n

When they\u2019re ready to talk, listen to them. Take in what they\u2019re saying but don\u2019t feel like you have to fix them. Be honest. Phrases like: \u201cThat sounds really tough\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m so sorry that you\u2019re going through this\u201d are all you need to say to show that you\u2019re empathetic to their situation.<\/p>\n

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2. Do some research on depression<\/h3>\n

This is especially true if you\u2019ve never experienced this illness yourself. Have a quick Google and you\u2019ll find loads of first-hand accounts over the internet about how other people have coped with their depression. You don\u2019t need to become the world\u2019s foremost expert on the subject, but it will help you get a better understanding of what’s happening to your friend.<\/p>\n

3. Offer to help with the little things<\/h3>\n

When I was severely depressed, it was the little things that I found the most difficult to do for myself. Building up the energy to have a shower felt like running a marathon, and I LOVE having showers!<\/p>\n

Look, nobody is asking you to bathe anyone, but offering to pick up some groceries, do the dishes, or to put on some laundry makes a huge difference. While the person may not like accepting your help at the beginning, there\u2019s no doubt they\u2019ll be grateful in the long run. And what\u2019s a little friendship without casually entering their home and forcing your love on them by way of doing chores?!<\/p>\n

4. A little text here (a little text there)<\/h3>\n

A couple of texts a week to let your friend know you\u2019re thinking of them can do wonders. You don\u2019t have to ply them with questions, in fact it\u2019s better to tell some stories of what\u2019s happening with you or what\u2019s going on around town. Fill them in on the goss, make them laugh, send a GIF. Those little things mean a lot when you\u2019ve been in bed for three days straight and you\u2019re hiding from the world.<\/p>\n

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5. Help them find support<\/h3>\n

It may very well be that they don\u2019t even know they\u2019re depressed (how do you know you have something that you\u2019ve never experienced before?)<\/p>\n

If they\u2019re unsure about how to get help, do some research for them. Find what getting mental health help looks like in your area. Offer to go with them to the appointment.<\/p>\n

Just remember, that at the end of the day, it will be up to them to find the strength to ask for help, so you can\u2019t force anything on them.<\/p>\n

6. Look after yourself<\/h3>\n

Having experience on both sides of the coin with depression, I can attest to how difficult it can be to support someone you love who has this illness. Often, it can feel that all rhyme and reason goes out the door, as many people don\u2019t want to admit they are suffering, speak allowed about the problem, or\u2013even worse… take medication.
\nIt\u2019s really taxing trying to remain positive when part of you thinks that it would just be easier to eject yourself from the situation entirely. So be sure to be gentle on yourself. Exercise, do things you enjoy, surround yourself with other friends and family who can support you.<\/p>\n

In Hong Kong, there are a variety of avenues to getting mental health help. Mind Hong Kong documents them well on their blog here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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