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AltaGuy · 10-02-2018, 05:12 AM

Sorry for your loss Captain!

I’ve battled pretty severe depression like rubecube - if I had one suggestion for anyone with a loved one in a depressive state (or other psychological distress), it’s that the best thing you can do is gently convince them to seek professional help. And then not so gently if it comes to that. This is the best solution, always.

- People needing help often feel a lot of guilt, shame, and dread of unburdening themselves on a professional. Get them over it or get them through it.
- Help them find the resources. Suggest counsellors, programs, psychologists, therapists, whatever - there’re a ton out there with some searching.
- Try to get them to the help: offer to drive them, make the appointment, whatever. People in psychological distress have a hard time doing things like this.
- Remember that you’re not a professional, and should not shoulder the burden of becoming therapist. Help them get to the professionals.

My advice!

10-02-2018, 05:12 AM	#12
AltaGuy AltaGuy has a magnetic personality and exudes positive energy, which is infectious to those around him. He has an unparalleled ability to communicate with people, whether he is speaking to a room of three or an arena of 30,000. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At le pub... Exp:	Sorry for your loss Captain! I’ve battled pretty severe depression like rubecube - if I had one suggestion for anyone with a loved one in a depressive state (or other psychological distress), it’s that the best thing you can do is gently convince them to seek professional help. And then not so gently if it comes to that. This is the best solution, always. - People needing help often feel a lot of guilt, shame, and dread of unburdening themselves on a professional. Get them over it or get them through it. - Help them find the resources. Suggest counsellors, programs, psychologists, therapists, whatever - there’re a ton out there with some searching. - Try to get them to the help: offer to drive them, make the appointment, whatever. People in psychological distress have a hard time doing things like this. - Remember that you’re not a professional, and should not shoulder the burden of becoming therapist. Help them get to the professionals. My advice!