In order not to allow a loved one to sink headlong into a swamp called "depression", it is very important to reach out to him in time, to find the right saving words.
Instructions
Step 1
Finding an approach to the depressive is usually quite difficult, so be patient: it will be very useful to you. Do not torment yourself with meaningless experiences - having wasted your own mental strength, you will no longer be able to fully help anyone.
Step 2
If you don't know what exactly caused your depression, try talking to the person about it. When talking, be extremely tactful, do not reproach or accuse you of weakness, lack of will, and so on. However, if a person is not ready for a frank conversation with you, do not press and do not impose, just let him know that you are ready to listen and help at any moment, and leave him alone for a while.
Step 3
Do not miss the moment when the acute stage of depression ends: it is at this stage that you need to start actively removing a person from this oppressive state and not leave the disease the slightest chance to turn into a chronic form.
Step 4
The best remedy for depression is positive emotions, new experiences. Make the sick person happy as much as you can. Pamper! Have you noticed that his appetite is returning? This is a great reason to bake a huge Napoleon cake for tea. Give him big and small surprises. Offer to go to a ski resort, to hunt with friends, to a Brazilian restaurant, or wherever you want to get away from bad thoughts and bad moods.
Step 5
Support with specific deeds. The loss of a good job was the cause of depression? Probably, he will not refuse your material assistance, offered from the heart.
Step 6
Another good cure for depression and insomnia is physical labor. Start a small repair, the construction of a chicken coop on a personal plot, or at least a rearrangement in an apartment - ask you to help.
Step 7
Don't let the depressed person feel left out. Even when you are sure that he will still refuse, do not forget to invite him with you, going to the movies or visiting relatives.
