https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-for-our-loved-ones/m-p/101836#M18736 when somebody we love has developed depression and they can't tell you, is sad and upsetting, because all we want to do is help them through this terrible journey, and then take their hand and guide them through the tough times ahead, because without doubt, it's a path they have never encountered before. Geoff. x Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:30:46 GMT geoff 2015-12-19T17:30:46Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-for-our-loved-ones/m-p/101836#M18736 when somebody we love has developed depression and they can't tell you, is sad and upsetting, because all we want to do is help them through this terrible journey, and then take their hand and guide them through the tough times ahead, because without doubt, it's a path they have never encountered before. Geoff. x Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:30:46 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-for-our-loved-ones/m-p/101836#M18736 geoff 2015-12-19T17:30:46Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-for-our-loved-ones/m-p/101837#M18737 I think Geoff it's hard even when someone knows you're depressed because they can't put a bandage on it. My husband copes well. I'm not sure I'd be as good.      Helen  x Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:18:17 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-for-our-loved-ones/m-p/101837#M18737 HelenM 2015-12-19T20:18:17Z