Therese Borchard, one of my favorite bloggers, shared 10 Things You SHOULD Say to a Depressed Loved One - Beyond Blue.
In short, the 10 things are:
1. Can I relieve your stress in any way?
2. What do you think might help you feel better?
3. Is there something I can do for you?
4. Can I drive you somewhere?
5. Where are you getting your support?
6. You won’t always feel this way.
7. Can you think of anything contributing to your depression?
8. What time of day is hardest for you?
9. I’m here for you.
10. Nothing.
I have a number of friends who suffer from the challenges of depression, even bipolar. I feel for them. I know, at least for me, to what it is like to go through some of the struggles of dealing with emotions that are out of control. However, there are still a lot of times when I just don't know what to say.
Maybe Therese's suggestions will help to know what to say.
