How to deal with someone close who has depression?!
Question: How to deal with someone close who has depression.?
my dad has mild depression and my mum told me a tactic but i dont think it'll help him....or me for that matter. it was to keep things as simple and boring (or something like that) so he doesnt get stressed out. but it'll will make me go crackers and maybe into the same spot. any suggestionsHealth Question & Answer
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I agree with you. Keeping things simple and boring won't help much. He will definately have to much time to think, and doing the same boring things everyday will make him feel like crap and keep him in his rut.
Having been through depression myself I found that trying to keep things simple so I wont get stressed out frustrated me no end. It was driving me mad. What you're dad would really appreciate is understanding and of course lots of love from you. Keep a happy family environment and try to get him out of the house and trying new things once in a while. And obviously, if you and your mum are feeling happy, then he will feel happier as well!
Best of luck to you and your dad!Health Question & Answer
Having been through depression myself I found that trying to keep things simple so I wont get stressed out frustrated me no end. It was driving me mad. What you're dad would really appreciate is understanding and of course lots of love from you. Keep a happy family environment and try to get him out of the house and trying new things once in a while. And obviously, if you and your mum are feeling happy, then he will feel happier as well!
Best of luck to you and your dad!Health Question & Answer
I agree. He needs to find some outside hobby and exercise some more.Health Question & Answer