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Tips for supporting a friend
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I'm extremely concerned about my best friend. She's been diagnosed with depression and anxiety in the past, seen a doctor and has been prescribed anti-depressants but I'm not 100% sure if she's still taking them.
I've recently moved to the same city as her and I think it's back. In the past month she's had a couple of melt downs where she says she doesn't feel good enough for anyone and that she's a waste of space. I've tried talking to her about it, expressing my concerns, and trying to tell her that she isn't and that there are people who love and care about her. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to sink in because I think her doubts get the better of her.
She's also been telling me she's been feeling sick all the time and has been vomiting - which is now affecting her weight.
I'm not sure what to do next. I try to tell her to seek help, but she palms it off as having a bad day or being tired/stressed. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi oh_livvie, welcome to the forums. You want to check out the Tips For Caring For A Loved One thread, which has lots of useful tips from our members.
We also have a section on our website called Have The Conversation about how to support a friend, including in situations where that person is resistant to seeking professional help, or acknowledging that there may be a problem.
See also these videos below:
How to talk about it
Good things to say
When talking gets tricky