My friend has depression, what should i do?

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I recently found out that my close friend has depression and has been self harming. I don't think anyone else knows about this. She is the first friend I've had who has a mental disorder and although I like to think I'm very educated in issues like this, I'm not the best at giving support or advice. Should I give her space? I wanted to ask her about it but I was scared that it might be too confronting or trigger her. And should I tell her parents? I don't know what to do and I really want to help her and hopefully she will become better again. I was hoping someone could give me advice on what to do.

give her space 2
ask her about it 7
tell her parents 2
try to support and help her 21
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  • MyDadCalledMeAFreak
    7 years ago

    Ask her about it. Support her. Be there for her. If she tries to push you away, stay. Depression is like going into a dark dimension, so being there for someone suffering through it is as good as being a light house.

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    • thisunknownchild
      7 years ago

      Ok i will try my best

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  • TPR.H
    7 years ago

    I dnt think that parents do good thing
    Be close give her love
    Nd try to feel her nd give her solution
    Help her nd dnt make her wast her time
    Tell her parents just if think there is no good change ... i think she need love nd respect give her love

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  • kasaikitsune12
    7 years ago

    watch her just in case

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  • riffraffy
    7 years ago

    Do things with her. Not consumption things like Netflix, but creation things.

    Cook a complicated meal, build a birdhouse, workout together. These are 'tough' things that you'll need to will yourself into doing, but they are ultimately what makes you feel fulfilled.

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    • thisunknownchild
      7 years ago

      That's a good idea! Thank you, I will do enjoyable activities with her

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  • sandnigga
    7 years ago

    Giving her space in this situation is pretty much doing nothing.

    Your just letting her go her own route.

    If you want to help, you can tell her parents, or try and support her.

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    • Beast666
      7 years ago

      Telling her parents is betraying her in one of the worst ways possible.(if told purposefully). You should be spending alot more time with her than usual if you want to fix her up.

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      • sandnigga
        7 years ago

        Are you the Op?

        Why you replying to me?

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  • Plutopluto
    7 years ago

    If you really care about her, let her know that you're there for her if she ever wants to talk or needs help. And unless her life is in danger, you probably shouldn't go to her parents; if she wanted them to know, they would.

    Ask her what she needs from you, possibly? Like, does she need you to distract her or give her space (but even if she asks for space, check up to be make sure she's alright). Does she want to talk you, or go out with her etc.

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