How do you help someone from depression without pills?
Hi, this is real scary, do you guys know how to get my best mate who i’ve known for so many years, then suddenly some idiots made her suffer depression.
Its so so so hard, but whats worse is shes autistic so it makes it three times worse.
I’m so worried about her, what should i do?
Got any advices, tell me, because im so so so worried about her.
P.S: She is like a normal person
That’s quite a difficult one… If i was you mate i would seek or attempt to get her to seek professional advice with her.. she doesn’t have to receive medication.. there are therapies that may help however in the meantime i suppose you could cheer her up and try to make her laugh and forget about her past encounter…
October 1st, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Well, theres only so much you can do. Some would say that people who are depressed probably have a demon/demons inside of them that are making them feel that way. Without using anit-depressants, I guess the only thing that you could do is get her to talk to a religious leader, or convince her to pray. All you could do is be there, and help her feel better by being a good friend.
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October 1st, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Autistic needs medical intervention, period. If she’s healthy and normal, then vigorous exercise and proper diet and sleep will help any depression. Think of it as the "trifecta" of health–sleep, exercise, nutrition. If those are balanced, then anything that could be controlled without meds WILL be controlled. If there are still problems, then a doctor needs to be involved.
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October 1st, 2009 at 11:25 pm
That’s quite a difficult one… If i was you mate i would seek or attempt to get her to seek professional advice with her.. she doesn’t have to receive medication.. there are therapies that may help however in the meantime i suppose you could cheer her up and try to make her laugh and forget about her past encounter…
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October 1st, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Is she still eating gluten (found in wheat) and dairy foods?
Removing these has made a marked difference in improving quality of life and reducing depression.
What triggers her depression - change jobs, area etc.
Hope that helps.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 12:23 am
She needs professional advice, sweetie.
Depending on how severe her depression is, she will need counselling or therapy.
You should encourage her to see her doctor, who will be the best person to guide her towards treat of her choice.
Good luck. You sound like a great friend.
xx
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October 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 am
try talking to her this should help, and just be there and support her through this, just knowing you are there whatever should make a difference.
or maybe she needs some professional help from a counsellor. they are trained to help anyone and should be able to connect and understand what she is going through.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 am
Depression usually has lack of confidence and self esteem at the heart of the problem , maybe even more so with someone who is autistic .
So the best way you can help is to try and rebuild these with your friend
So get out and about , ven for walks in park , country or seaside , lots of fresh air
Go swimming or bowling and have lunch . If there are any other friends you c an also get involved that would be even better and will help restore confidence with people
I wish you luck
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October 2nd, 2009 at 1:24 am
Counseling and more counseling..It may sound stupid but believe me it helps.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 1:41 am
get her out there and don’t let her sit in by herself and let her put herself down. I’ve had to deal with this first hand with my friends and with myself and you just gotta show her that you care about her. I hope everything gets better<3
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personal experience.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:03 am
What a great mate you are to her. I would be proud to have you as a mate.
As to how to help, not sure there, but would suggest that you spend some quality time with her and ive her space to talk about anything that is bothering her without being judgemental. I am not sure but I would be very surprised if there wasn’t a help/ spport network for people with autism and their families and friends. Perhaps that would be a good place to look for information, as I cant believe she is th eonly one to have sufered.
Keep being a good mate, you are doing her the world of good just by caring.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 2:23 am
Guess what… I’m in EXACTLY the same situation. I have Asperger syndrome myself and am refusing medication for depression.
What I am having is something called cognitive therapy which affects the way you think which counteracts everything else like physical symptoms.
But the medication lessens phyiscal symptoms which helps to pull you out of depression quicker.
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