My friends mother has gone into depression

that's really rough, but i can understand her mother and it's hard to explain but yeah I think I've been through the same kind of situation before. Everybody kept giving me advice and the one that worked the best - don't think too much. Avoid thinking , especially if it's something that cannot be resolved , or something that won't really matter much 2 years from now. And always always focus on the bright side of life.

rubypatson (1340) that is why you are her friend you probably need to help her through these tough times and she what you can do for the mother as well it sounds to me like she should be on some kind of medication. as you probably know a great deal can be done about this type of problem millions of people every year are diagnosed with chronic depression there are programs she can get into and there are medications available and of course as you know by helping her you are also helping your friend. maybe it is time you sit them down and talked with them about this it just can't keep going on something has to give. if left untreated this could be deterimental for the both of them. and you could loose a wonderful friendship and possibly someone who obviously care about.

oh what a sad story. well your friend can help her mom out in coping with that depression of hers. share to her some of the following tips: Cultivate supportive relationships 10 tips for reaching out and building relationships 1. Talk to one person about your feelings. 2. Help someone else by volunteering. 3. Have lunch or coffee with a friend. 4. Ask a loved one to check in with you regularly. 5. Accompany someone to the movies, a concert, or a small get-together. 6. Call or email an old friend. 7. Go for a walk with a workout buddy. 8. Schedule a weekly dinner date 9. Meet new people by taking a class or joining a club. 10. Confide in a counselor, therapist, or clergy member. i hope these help.

hi rubypaterson has your friend seen that her mom gets medical help for her depression? a doctor could help her a lot and it sounds very much like she really needs that help now. a doctor could diagnose her and maybe send her to a psychologist or psychiatrist instead,she should be given' some help; it is hard on her daughter this way.