Depression and Therapy: Know How to Support Your Loved Ones Battling Depression

 

Feeling down or sad after an unpleasant event like arguments with a loved one, a setback at work, or a breakup is a normal thing. It shouldn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning for a long period, and those feeling this way should continue doing their daily thing they have to do.

However, when the person starts losing interest in activities they enjoyed doing once and avoid friends, it can reflect clinical depression.

Symptoms of depression:

·         Feeling of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness

·         Feeling irritated and angry over small things

·         Loss of appetite

·         Not sleeping enough or oversleeping

·         Anxiety and restlessness

·         Unexplained physical pain like back and neck pain

·         Feeling of guilt and worthlessness

·         Suicidal thoughts  

If one of your loved ones is battling depression, you should extend your support and know how to respond to it. While depression therapy is essential to improve healing, love and care by family and friends can ensure a better response to therapy.

A gentle talk to raise your concern

After diagnosis of depression or noticing changes in behavior, you can calmly share your concerns in a non-judgmental way. Give them the space they need to talk about their feelings. Listening to them is an important part that you can do to promote healing.

Refrain from suggesting anything; instead encourage them to consider therapy.

Help them get therapy

Visiting a psychologist can still feel awkward to many. Try to be their support and encourage them to take depression therapy that is their path of healing.

Support them

A person with depression requires a gentle care and support to manage their daily functioning. Ensure you are their pillar of support.

Extend support to your loved ones and book an appointment at EDH Wellness where therapists offer a safe place for various psychological services.