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How do I make new friends?"In the past year two of my best and only close friends moved to different states. Now I have nobody to hang out with. I'm always alone and I honestly haven't hung out with anyone since they left. I'm super lonely. What should I do to make new friends? Because they moved and I have no friends ... | "Definitely it is sad to lose friends who are a regular part of daily life.How did you meet the two friends who just moved away? \'a0 Its possible that you could look for similar situations and see if anyone catches your interest to know as a friend.Keeping in mind that friendship is based on trust and common interests... | "Any diagnosis is limited in its usefulness.Knowing the name of some typical ways you may feel, think and behave, doesn't help you or anyone to understand why the person is the way they are and how to change any of these characteristics.Both self-diagnosing and being diagnosed are equally unhelpful to know why you are ... |
How do I make new friends?"In the past year two of my best and only close friends moved to different states. Now I have nobody to hang out with. I'm always alone and I honestly haven't hung out with anyone since they left. I'm super lonely. What should I do to make new friends? Because they moved and I have no friends ... | "Hello, and thank you for your question. Self-diagnosing is something that we all do about one health issue or another. Taking a guess about what may or may not be happening to us is completely normal, however the actual clinical diagnoses of a mental health disorder requires a licensed mental health professional. Here... | "Definitely it is sad to lose friends who are a regular part of daily life.How did you meet the two friends who just moved away? \'a0 Its possible that you could look for similar situations and see if anyone catches your interest to know as a friend.Keeping in mind that friendship is based on trust and common interests... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Hi,Reaching out here is a great start! I recommend looking for somebody in your area that works with people experiencing depression. After you've chosen somebody to try, feel free to call them for a consultation! A lot of counselors and therapists offer free consultations, and remember that your counselor is working f... | "The first step, which you've taken, is actually wanting to talk to someone. It's a great sign that you are seeking to reach out for help. And there are therapists everywhere (there are even therapists online, so you don't have to be that close to them or their office.)There are several sites that I refer people to to ... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Hang in there! Feeling depressed sucks but talking with someone can really help - so its awesome that you're already trying to figure out how to find that person. Tons of good suggestions already but to add my two cents - you can find therapists in your area and read a little bit about them to find someone you like th... | "The first step, which you've taken, is actually wanting to talk to someone. It's a great sign that you are seeking to reach out for help. And there are therapists everywhere (there are even therapists online, so you don't have to be that close to them or their office.)There are several sites that I refer people to to ... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Great that you realize talking with a professional counselor about how you feel, would be helpful!If you'd like a very fast response by phone, then google ""depression hotline"" for where you live. \'a0And, if you have a specific topic which upsets you then google around with this topic to see if there are services sp... | "The first step, which you've taken, is actually wanting to talk to someone. It's a great sign that you are seeking to reach out for help. And there are therapists everywhere (there are even therapists online, so you don't have to be that close to them or their office.)There are several sites that I refer people to to ... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "The first step, which you've taken, is actually wanting to talk to someone. It's a great sign that you are seeking to reach out for help. And there are therapists everywhere (there are even therapists online, so you don't have to be that close to them or their office.)There are several sites that I refer people to to ... | "Sorry to hear you are feeling that way. \'a0 \'a0Is there a 24-hour helpline where you are that you can call? \'a0 Here is a website with some numbers to call: \'a0 |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "If there is no one in your life with whom you feel comfortable, I would recommend identifying someone on this site, psychology today or goodtherapy.org who is in your area, then give that therapist a call to see if you would be a good match.", | "The first step, which you've taken, is actually wanting to talk to someone. It's a great sign that you are seeking to reach out for help. And there are therapists everywhere (there are even therapists online, so you don't have to be that close to them or their office.)There are several sites that I refer people to to ... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Hang in there! Feeling depressed sucks but talking with someone can really help - so its awesome that you're already trying to figure out how to find that person. Tons of good suggestions already but to add my two cents - you can find therapists in your area and read a little bit about them to find someone you like th... | "Hi,Reaching out here is a great start! I recommend looking for somebody in your area that works with people experiencing depression. After you've chosen somebody to try, feel free to call them for a consultation! A lot of counselors and therapists offer free consultations, and remember that your counselor is working f... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Great that you realize talking with a professional counselor about how you feel, would be helpful!If you'd like a very fast response by phone, then google ""depression hotline"" for where you live. \'a0And, if you have a specific topic which upsets you then google around with this topic to see if there are services sp... | "Hi,Reaching out here is a great start! I recommend looking for somebody in your area that works with people experiencing depression. After you've chosen somebody to try, feel free to call them for a consultation! A lot of counselors and therapists offer free consultations, and remember that your counselor is working f... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Hi,Reaching out here is a great start! I recommend looking for somebody in your area that works with people experiencing depression. After you've chosen somebody to try, feel free to call them for a consultation! A lot of counselors and therapists offer free consultations, and remember that your counselor is working f... | "Sorry to hear you are feeling that way. \'a0 \'a0Is there a 24-hour helpline where you are that you can call? \'a0 Here is a website with some numbers to call: \'a0 |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "If there is no one in your life with whom you feel comfortable, I would recommend identifying someone on this site, psychology today or goodtherapy.org who is in your area, then give that therapist a call to see if you would be a good match.", | "Hi,Reaching out here is a great start! I recommend looking for somebody in your area that works with people experiencing depression. After you've chosen somebody to try, feel free to call them for a consultation! A lot of counselors and therapists offer free consultations, and remember that your counselor is working f... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Hang in there! Feeling depressed sucks but talking with someone can really help - so its awesome that you're already trying to figure out how to find that person. Tons of good suggestions already but to add my two cents - you can find therapists in your area and read a little bit about them to find someone you like th... | "Great that you realize talking with a professional counselor about how you feel, would be helpful!If you'd like a very fast response by phone, then google ""depression hotline"" for where you live. \'a0And, if you have a specific topic which upsets you then google around with this topic to see if there are services sp... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Hang in there! Feeling depressed sucks but talking with someone can really help - so its awesome that you're already trying to figure out how to find that person. Tons of good suggestions already but to add my two cents - you can find therapists in your area and read a little bit about them to find someone you like th... | "Sorry to hear you are feeling that way. \'a0 \'a0Is there a 24-hour helpline where you are that you can call? \'a0 Here is a website with some numbers to call: \'a0 |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "If there is no one in your life with whom you feel comfortable, I would recommend identifying someone on this site, psychology today or goodtherapy.org who is in your area, then give that therapist a call to see if you would be a good match.", | "Hang in there! Feeling depressed sucks but talking with someone can really help - so its awesome that you're already trying to figure out how to find that person. Tons of good suggestions already but to add my two cents - you can find therapists in your area and read a little bit about them to find someone you like th... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "Great that you realize talking with a professional counselor about how you feel, would be helpful!If you'd like a very fast response by phone, then google ""depression hotline"" for where you live. \'a0And, if you have a specific topic which upsets you then google around with this topic to see if there are services sp... | "Sorry to hear you are feeling that way. \'a0 \'a0Is there a 24-hour helpline where you are that you can call? \'a0 Here is a website with some numbers to call: \'a0 |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "If there is no one in your life with whom you feel comfortable, I would recommend identifying someone on this site, psychology today or goodtherapy.org who is in your area, then give that therapist a call to see if you would be a good match.", | "Great that you realize talking with a professional counselor about how you feel, would be helpful!If you'd like a very fast response by phone, then google ""depression hotline"" for where you live. \'a0And, if you have a specific topic which upsets you then google around with this topic to see if there are services sp... |
I'm very depressed?I'm very depressed. How do I find someone to talk to? | "If there is no one in your life with whom you feel comfortable, I would recommend identifying someone on this site, psychology today or goodtherapy.org who is in your area, then give that therapist a call to see if you would be a good match.", | "Sorry to hear you are feeling that way. \'a0 \'a0Is there a 24-hour helpline where you are that you can call? \'a0 Here is a website with some numbers to call: \'a0 |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "If we were in my office together, I would offer that most likely you are feeling somewhat depressed. It's most important for me to impress that you ""don't have to live like this...""\'a0 Other helpful information: Have you experienced similar symptoms before?\'a0 Anyone in\'a0 your family been depressed before?\'a0 B... | "Hi,\'a0Depression can look different for everybody. It sounds to me like what your family is trying to tell you that they are worried about you, and think this behavior might be a result of depression. If what you are experiencing seems fine and normal to you, it may be nothing to worry about.\'a0It is very common to ... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Hi,\'a0Depression can look different for everybody. It sounds to me like what your family is trying to tell you that they are worried about you, and think this behavior might be a result of depression. If what you are experiencing seems fine and normal to you, it may be nothing to worry about.\'a0It is very common to ... | "I would not focus on what other people say. Do you feel what you have described impacts your day to day functioning? Try to evaluate how is your self esteem, motivation and self confidence. How about negative thoughts or hopelessness? Any concerns about your grades sliding down? If you answered yes to any questions, m... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Although some people managing depression feel sad or ""down"", \'a0it\'a0is a possible to have depression without an obvious sad mood. \'a0Many people indicate that they feel numb or flat. \'a0People managing depression often have low motivation.\'a0They may stay in bed for long periods of time and only get up for abs... | "Hi,\'a0Depression can look different for everybody. It sounds to me like what your family is trying to tell you that they are worried about you, and think this behavior might be a result of depression. If what you are experiencing seems fine and normal to you, it may be nothing to worry about.\'a0It is very common to ... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Hello. Being a teenager in our society today can cause depression quite easily. We look at the world in which we live, and the doubts we have about being able to make a contribution, or to have value and worth with the people around us, and we begin to internalize those messages of self-worth. If that alone were not e... | "Hi,\'a0Depression can look different for everybody. It sounds to me like what your family is trying to tell you that they are worried about you, and think this behavior might be a result of depression. If what you are experiencing seems fine and normal to you, it may be nothing to worry about.\'a0It is very common to ... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "The answer to the question of whether or not you're depressed, is less meaningful than what you are doing to feel strong and secure in your life.Otherwise, people shortcut themselves to go deeper in understanding who they are and what they'd like to do with their lives, and accept ""depression"" as though it is their ... | "Hi,\'a0Depression can look different for everybody. It sounds to me like what your family is trying to tell you that they are worried about you, and think this behavior might be a result of depression. If what you are experiencing seems fine and normal to you, it may be nothing to worry about.\'a0It is very common to ... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Hi,\'a0Depression can look different for everybody. It sounds to me like what your family is trying to tell you that they are worried about you, and think this behavior might be a result of depression. If what you are experiencing seems fine and normal to you, it may be nothing to worry about.\'a0It is very common to ... | "I'm alway wary of assigning a term to a feeling, as often that term becomes more important than the feeling itself. From the very little that you have written, it is clear that you are going through something that has made you extremely low, affected your self-esteem and motivation, limits your enjoyment of formerly p... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "If we were in my office together, I would offer that most likely you are feeling somewhat depressed. It's most important for me to impress that you ""don't have to live like this...""\'a0 Other helpful information: Have you experienced similar symptoms before?\'a0 Anyone in\'a0 your family been depressed before?\'a0 B... | "I would not focus on what other people say. Do you feel what you have described impacts your day to day functioning? Try to evaluate how is your self esteem, motivation and self confidence. How about negative thoughts or hopelessness? Any concerns about your grades sliding down? If you answered yes to any questions, m... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "If we were in my office together, I would offer that most likely you are feeling somewhat depressed. It's most important for me to impress that you ""don't have to live like this...""\'a0 Other helpful information: Have you experienced similar symptoms before?\'a0 Anyone in\'a0 your family been depressed before?\'a0 B... | "Although some people managing depression feel sad or ""down"", \'a0it\'a0is a possible to have depression without an obvious sad mood. \'a0Many people indicate that they feel numb or flat. \'a0People managing depression often have low motivation.\'a0They may stay in bed for long periods of time and only get up for abs... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Hello. Being a teenager in our society today can cause depression quite easily. We look at the world in which we live, and the doubts we have about being able to make a contribution, or to have value and worth with the people around us, and we begin to internalize those messages of self-worth. If that alone were not e... | "If we were in my office together, I would offer that most likely you are feeling somewhat depressed. It's most important for me to impress that you ""don't have to live like this...""\'a0 Other helpful information: Have you experienced similar symptoms before?\'a0 Anyone in\'a0 your family been depressed before?\'a0 B... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "The answer to the question of whether or not you're depressed, is less meaningful than what you are doing to feel strong and secure in your life.Otherwise, people shortcut themselves to go deeper in understanding who they are and what they'd like to do with their lives, and accept ""depression"" as though it is their ... | "If we were in my office together, I would offer that most likely you are feeling somewhat depressed. It's most important for me to impress that you ""don't have to live like this...""\'a0 Other helpful information: Have you experienced similar symptoms before?\'a0 Anyone in\'a0 your family been depressed before?\'a0 B... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "If we were in my office together, I would offer that most likely you are feeling somewhat depressed. It's most important for me to impress that you ""don't have to live like this...""\'a0 Other helpful information: Have you experienced similar symptoms before?\'a0 Anyone in\'a0 your family been depressed before?\'a0 B... | "I'm alway wary of assigning a term to a feeling, as often that term becomes more important than the feeling itself. From the very little that you have written, it is clear that you are going through something that has made you extremely low, affected your self-esteem and motivation, limits your enjoyment of formerly p... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Although some people managing depression feel sad or ""down"", \'a0it\'a0is a possible to have depression without an obvious sad mood. \'a0Many people indicate that they feel numb or flat. \'a0People managing depression often have low motivation.\'a0They may stay in bed for long periods of time and only get up for abs... | "I would not focus on what other people say. Do you feel what you have described impacts your day to day functioning? Try to evaluate how is your self esteem, motivation and self confidence. How about negative thoughts or hopelessness? Any concerns about your grades sliding down? If you answered yes to any questions, m... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Hello. Being a teenager in our society today can cause depression quite easily. We look at the world in which we live, and the doubts we have about being able to make a contribution, or to have value and worth with the people around us, and we begin to internalize those messages of self-worth. If that alone were not e... | "I would not focus on what other people say. Do you feel what you have described impacts your day to day functioning? Try to evaluate how is your self esteem, motivation and self confidence. How about negative thoughts or hopelessness? Any concerns about your grades sliding down? If you answered yes to any questions, m... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "The answer to the question of whether or not you're depressed, is less meaningful than what you are doing to feel strong and secure in your life.Otherwise, people shortcut themselves to go deeper in understanding who they are and what they'd like to do with their lives, and accept ""depression"" as though it is their ... | "I would not focus on what other people say. Do you feel what you have described impacts your day to day functioning? Try to evaluate how is your self esteem, motivation and self confidence. How about negative thoughts or hopelessness? Any concerns about your grades sliding down? If you answered yes to any questions, m... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "I would not focus on what other people say. Do you feel what you have described impacts your day to day functioning? Try to evaluate how is your self esteem, motivation and self confidence. How about negative thoughts or hopelessness? Any concerns about your grades sliding down? If you answered yes to any questions, m... | "I'm alway wary of assigning a term to a feeling, as often that term becomes more important than the feeling itself. From the very little that you have written, it is clear that you are going through something that has made you extremely low, affected your self-esteem and motivation, limits your enjoyment of formerly p... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Hello. Being a teenager in our society today can cause depression quite easily. We look at the world in which we live, and the doubts we have about being able to make a contribution, or to have value and worth with the people around us, and we begin to internalize those messages of self-worth. If that alone were not e... | "Although some people managing depression feel sad or ""down"", \'a0it\'a0is a possible to have depression without an obvious sad mood. \'a0Many people indicate that they feel numb or flat. \'a0People managing depression often have low motivation.\'a0They may stay in bed for long periods of time and only get up for abs... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "The answer to the question of whether or not you're depressed, is less meaningful than what you are doing to feel strong and secure in your life.Otherwise, people shortcut themselves to go deeper in understanding who they are and what they'd like to do with their lives, and accept ""depression"" as though it is their ... | "Although some people managing depression feel sad or ""down"", \'a0it\'a0is a possible to have depression without an obvious sad mood. \'a0Many people indicate that they feel numb or flat. \'a0People managing depression often have low motivation.\'a0They may stay in bed for long periods of time and only get up for abs... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Although some people managing depression feel sad or ""down"", \'a0it\'a0is a possible to have depression without an obvious sad mood. \'a0Many people indicate that they feel numb or flat. \'a0People managing depression often have low motivation.\'a0They may stay in bed for long periods of time and only get up for abs... | "I'm alway wary of assigning a term to a feeling, as often that term becomes more important than the feeling itself. From the very little that you have written, it is clear that you are going through something that has made you extremely low, affected your self-esteem and motivation, limits your enjoyment of formerly p... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "The answer to the question of whether or not you're depressed, is less meaningful than what you are doing to feel strong and secure in your life.Otherwise, people shortcut themselves to go deeper in understanding who they are and what they'd like to do with their lives, and accept ""depression"" as though it is their ... | "Hello. Being a teenager in our society today can cause depression quite easily. We look at the world in which we live, and the doubts we have about being able to make a contribution, or to have value and worth with the people around us, and we begin to internalize those messages of self-worth. If that alone were not e... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "Hello. Being a teenager in our society today can cause depression quite easily. We look at the world in which we live, and the doubts we have about being able to make a contribution, or to have value and worth with the people around us, and we begin to internalize those messages of self-worth. If that alone were not e... | "I'm alway wary of assigning a term to a feeling, as often that term becomes more important than the feeling itself. From the very little that you have written, it is clear that you are going through something that has made you extremely low, affected your self-esteem and motivation, limits your enjoyment of formerly p... |
My family says I have depression"I'm in my late teens and live with my dad. The only time I go out is for my college classes. Sometimes when I see my friends I want to talk with them but sometimes I won't want to talk to them for days or even weeks. Sometimes I feel i'm not worth knowing or i'm never going to do any... | "The answer to the question of whether or not you're depressed, is less meaningful than what you are doing to feel strong and secure in your life.Otherwise, people shortcut themselves to go deeper in understanding who they are and what they'd like to do with their lives, and accept ""depression"" as though it is their ... | "I'm alway wary of assigning a term to a feeling, as often that term becomes more important than the feeling itself. From the very little that you have written, it is clear that you are going through something that has made you extremely low, affected your self-esteem and motivation, limits your enjoyment of formerly p... |
Is my moodiness just a phase or do I need help?"I'm a teenager and I I go through periods of moodiness. I have extreme feelings (but I bury them) and then I feel nothing - just empty and emotionless.\
I have trust issues low self esteemban extreme fear of abandonment and I constantly reevaluate my relationships. I a... | "Sometimes the way to feel happy is to address all the questions you just described.Teenage years are the first time any of us starts to feel and recognize our uniqueness. \'a0The fact that you recognize your great range of feelings, as uncomfortable as they may sometimes be, is healthy.Also healthy is that you are ask... | "Sounds like signs of someone who is depressed.Since the person in question is your friend, offer your friendship to listen to any situations or feelings she has about herself and the way her life is going.Depressed people are often lonely people and feel as though no one around them cares or notices them. \'a0Your wil... |
How do I help my year old boyfriend who says he hates his life?"I think adult life is making him depressed and we often sleep in on weekends untill or pm. We just eat smoke weed watch movies and he'll go on his phone all day. He doesn't seem motivated to do much and he's often angry.\
I have no clue how to help ... | "What matters most is how you feel and what you're doing, with whom you're interacting, whether you feel you've got enough interaction to be happy.Whether or not a clinician would decide to identify you as ""depressed"" matters much less than how you actually are feeling, if you have some ideas as to what might improve... | "How do you help yourself to believe you require more than what he offers to you?What do you get from this relationship which feels satisfying?To answer this question may in the longterm be the best way to help your bf.", |
is it normal not to feel empathy?"I can't seem to feel any emotion except anxiety not even for myself." | "Empathy is the ability\
to tap into our own experience to help us connect with others in order to be\
aware of how they are experiencing life.\'a0\
It is a skill that we learn with practice and refine as we become mature.\
If you are feeling anxious, maybe you are able to understand better others who\
are going trough... | "Empathy usually falls on a spectrum, meaning that some people show more than others. Empathy is the ability to look at the world through someone else's eyes or ""walk a mile in their shoes."" There could be some people in your life for whom empathy is easier to feel and those for whom you have no idea what they are ex... |
How can I deal with my depression?I know I need to deal with my depression. But I don't know how and I don't want to tell anyone. How can I deal with depression without telling anyone? | "Hello,It is completely understandable that you would not want people to know about your depression. I would first like commend you for realizing that you need to help with your depression by reaching out here. That is a great start, and you've taken the very first courageous step.\'a0Depression can feel debilitating a... | "It can be really tough to tell someone - anyone - that you're feeling depressed. But finding that supportive person that you can share with is a big part of the battle with depression. Depression thrives on being secret, it seems to grow the more we isolate ourselves and hide it away so I'm with Laura Cassidy, when sh... |
Is this depression?"I feel like I am internally screaming all the time. Externally I am calm but I have this intense unidentifiable emotion constantly. I don't feel sad. I don't cry a lot. I feel rather emotionally distant other than the internal screaming. It kind of feels like I'm a caged animal." | "As far as the formal diagnosis of depression goes, it would be hard to determine without more information. It sounds like you are noticing that there is a significant difference between how you are feeling on the inside and how you express yourself outwardly. Part of you is quite distressed and yet it remains invisibl... | "It sounds like you are trying to find a label to help you to understand why you are feeling the way you are feeling. \'a0Sometimes there are no labels for how we feel. \'a0Sometimes there is no name for the emotions that we are experiencing. Regardless, you do not have to continue to feel this way, no matter what you ... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "Life sounds extremely frustrating for you right now.As long as you've reached your conclusion that your parents do not take you seriously when you would like to speak with them on a serious topic, and that you feel unable to trust either of them, then work with your own information.Many people don't know how to listen... | "I'm sorry you feel so alone and isolated, those feelings in and of themselves can lead to depression, stress and anxiety. \'a0So job one is finding someone you can talk to. \'a0A good friend or an open parent can be as helpful as a professional counselor, but if you don't have those, then by all means call your local ... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "Life sounds extremely frustrating for you right now.As long as you've reached your conclusion that your parents do not take you seriously when you would like to speak with them on a serious topic, and that you feel unable to trust either of them, then work with your own information.Many people don't know how to listen... | "One of the most difficult challenges we face is not being heard! It is incredibly frustrating and hurtful when others, especially parents, do not listen. While your parents surely love you and want to understand you, it may be difficult for them to fully understand your feelings and experiences. They are quite a bit o... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "First, thank you for sharing such deep personal information. It can be difficult to share such intimate information. To begin, it sounds likes your primary concern your desire to speak to someone who takes your mental health seriously. You've tried talking to your parents and your friends and neither have made that co... | "Life sounds extremely frustrating for you right now.As long as you've reached your conclusion that your parents do not take you seriously when you would like to speak with them on a serious topic, and that you feel unable to trust either of them, then work with your own information.Many people don't know how to listen... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "Life sounds extremely frustrating for you right now.As long as you've reached your conclusion that your parents do not take you seriously when you would like to speak with them on a serious topic, and that you feel unable to trust either of them, then work with your own information.Many people don't know how to listen... | "Teenage years are rough for anyone, and this is a time for self-discovery and experimentation. Having older parents can certainly pose challenges. Most kids feel like their parents don't understand them, but yours are older than the average parents of teenagers. They're from a completely different generation than you ... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "Life sounds extremely frustrating for you right now.As long as you've reached your conclusion that your parents do not take you seriously when you would like to speak with them on a serious topic, and that you feel unable to trust either of them, then work with your own information.Many people don't know how to listen... | "Hi there. Being 15 years old can be a very difficult time in your teenage life. I remember when I was 15 and how I often felt my parents weren\'92t listening to me. It\'92s even more difficult when you feel that you do not have a friend that you can confide in.\'a0Having depression in the past and being able to get th... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "I'm sorry you feel so alone and isolated, those feelings in and of themselves can lead to depression, stress and anxiety. \'a0So job one is finding someone you can talk to. \'a0A good friend or an open parent can be as helpful as a professional counselor, but if you don't have those, then by all means call your local ... | "One of the most difficult challenges we face is not being heard! It is incredibly frustrating and hurtful when others, especially parents, do not listen. While your parents surely love you and want to understand you, it may be difficult for them to fully understand your feelings and experiences. They are quite a bit o... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "First, thank you for sharing such deep personal information. It can be difficult to share such intimate information. To begin, it sounds likes your primary concern your desire to speak to someone who takes your mental health seriously. You've tried talking to your parents and your friends and neither have made that co... | "I'm sorry you feel so alone and isolated, those feelings in and of themselves can lead to depression, stress and anxiety. \'a0So job one is finding someone you can talk to. \'a0A good friend or an open parent can be as helpful as a professional counselor, but if you don't have those, then by all means call your local ... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "I'm sorry you feel so alone and isolated, those feelings in and of themselves can lead to depression, stress and anxiety. \'a0So job one is finding someone you can talk to. \'a0A good friend or an open parent can be as helpful as a professional counselor, but if you don't have those, then by all means call your local ... | "Teenage years are rough for anyone, and this is a time for self-discovery and experimentation. Having older parents can certainly pose challenges. Most kids feel like their parents don't understand them, but yours are older than the average parents of teenagers. They're from a completely different generation than you ... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "I'm sorry you feel so alone and isolated, those feelings in and of themselves can lead to depression, stress and anxiety. \'a0So job one is finding someone you can talk to. \'a0A good friend or an open parent can be as helpful as a professional counselor, but if you don't have those, then by all means call your local ... | "Hi there. Being 15 years old can be a very difficult time in your teenage life. I remember when I was 15 and how I often felt my parents weren\'92t listening to me. It\'92s even more difficult when you feel that you do not have a friend that you can confide in.\'a0Having depression in the past and being able to get th... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "First, thank you for sharing such deep personal information. It can be difficult to share such intimate information. To begin, it sounds likes your primary concern your desire to speak to someone who takes your mental health seriously. You've tried talking to your parents and your friends and neither have made that co... | "One of the most difficult challenges we face is not being heard! It is incredibly frustrating and hurtful when others, especially parents, do not listen. While your parents surely love you and want to understand you, it may be difficult for them to fully understand your feelings and experiences. They are quite a bit o... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "Teenage years are rough for anyone, and this is a time for self-discovery and experimentation. Having older parents can certainly pose challenges. Most kids feel like their parents don't understand them, but yours are older than the average parents of teenagers. They're from a completely different generation than you ... | "One of the most difficult challenges we face is not being heard! It is incredibly frustrating and hurtful when others, especially parents, do not listen. While your parents surely love you and want to understand you, it may be difficult for them to fully understand your feelings and experiences. They are quite a bit o... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "Hi there. Being 15 years old can be a very difficult time in your teenage life. I remember when I was 15 and how I often felt my parents weren\'92t listening to me. It\'92s even more difficult when you feel that you do not have a friend that you can confide in.\'a0Having depression in the past and being able to get th... | "One of the most difficult challenges we face is not being heard! It is incredibly frustrating and hurtful when others, especially parents, do not listen. While your parents surely love you and want to understand you, it may be difficult for them to fully understand your feelings and experiences. They are quite a bit o... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "First, thank you for sharing such deep personal information. It can be difficult to share such intimate information. To begin, it sounds likes your primary concern your desire to speak to someone who takes your mental health seriously. You've tried talking to your parents and your friends and neither have made that co... | "Teenage years are rough for anyone, and this is a time for self-discovery and experimentation. Having older parents can certainly pose challenges. Most kids feel like their parents don't understand them, but yours are older than the average parents of teenagers. They're from a completely different generation than you ... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "First, thank you for sharing such deep personal information. It can be difficult to share such intimate information. To begin, it sounds likes your primary concern your desire to speak to someone who takes your mental health seriously. You've tried talking to your parents and your friends and neither have made that co... | "Hi there. Being 15 years old can be a very difficult time in your teenage life. I remember when I was 15 and how I often felt my parents weren\'92t listening to me. It\'92s even more difficult when you feel that you do not have a friend that you can confide in.\'a0Having depression in the past and being able to get th... |
How can I get people to listen?"I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn\'t believe me then my mom goes... | "Teenage years are rough for anyone, and this is a time for self-discovery and experimentation. Having older parents can certainly pose challenges. Most kids feel like their parents don't understand them, but yours are older than the average parents of teenagers. They're from a completely different generation than you ... | "Hi there. Being 15 years old can be a very difficult time in your teenage life. I remember when I was 15 and how I often felt my parents weren\'92t listening to me. It\'92s even more difficult when you feel that you do not have a friend that you can confide in.\'a0Having depression in the past and being able to get th... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "Hello, and thank you for your question. This is a very serious time. I don't mean to frighten you, but you are right to be concerned. The time right after people leave the hospital after receiving psychiatric services is a time of high risk for suicide. It is very important, after hospitalization,\'a0to get\'a0follow-... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "Hello, and thank you for your question. This is a very serious time. I don't mean to frighten you, but you are right to be concerned. The time right after people leave the hospital after receiving psychiatric services is a time of high risk for suicide. It is very important, after hospitalization,\'a0to get\'a0follow-... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "Hello, and thank you for your question. This is a very serious time. I don't mean to frighten you, but you are right to be concerned. The time right after people leave the hospital after receiving psychiatric services is a time of high risk for suicide. It is very important, after hospitalization,\'a0to get\'a0follow-... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. \'a0He was taken care of by others and now is again left alone with his own internal, and rather horrific inner struggle.In my work with CCT, or Contextual Conceptual Ther... | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.\'a0\'a0 While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in writing a self-care action plan. This typically includes things like committing to a contract 'not to harm' and what to do if ... | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... |
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