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Helping a loved one

GiveMeStrength
GiveMeStrength

How can you help a loved one with depression, when you can see them sinking day by day? :( 


My partner is currently in bed asleep, he should have been at work 4 hours ago, but he cannot/will not get out of bed. I am terrified he is going to lose his job, but nothing I say or do seems to help! 


Any advice would be appreciated :( 

Tired
Tired
Get them to the doctor. Trick them or get help from others to get them there.
Sounds like medication may be needed.
GiveMeStrength
GiveMeStrength
Thank you, you’re absolutely right. He recently touched on the idea of maybe wanting to talk to his doctor, so I’m going to do my best to get that to happen in the new year. He’s always been reluctant to go on meds, but if needs must, maybe he can be persuaded.
ResetMyButton
ResetMyButton
I am sorry you are struggling with this. I was so depressed that I had to have someone make decisions for me. Please make the appointments and tell him you are going to drive him and then you can both go for a wonderful snack or lunch. Please get them to a doctor and also a psychologist. Drive them and be with them as they are going to their appointments. See if he will go for a walk with you, even in the cold, he will get a little sunshine and lots of fresh air.
Half of getting thru depression is therapy and half may be medication.
Hugs to you,
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