Depression can strike anyone at any time. A person can be depressed for many reasons. Don’t think that having money or fame will keep you from depression. People like Justin Bieber have been open about their depression. The death of loved ones, bereavement, love failure, terminal illness, financial crisis…there can be many reasons for a person to be led to depression. What we have to do is to lift them out of depression, whatever the reasons may be. According to a UK study, the leading cause of death for men under 35 is suicide. Depression is the reason for suicide. Three out of four suicides are of men. Let us see how to save those who are depressed in such a situation.
Communication
One of the first signs of depression is a lack of communication and people tend to be quiet. Back to the silence. If the person who used to speak well suddenly becomes silent one day and continues to be silent, then it should be taken seriously. Give him a chance to explain what’s on his mind. Answers should not be coerced or forced.
Maintaining a proximity
Give closeness to depressed patients. Sometimes a hug can do more to that person than a lot of words.
Honour the feelings
Respect the depressed person’s feelings. They will have thoughts about what others will think about them and how they will evaluate them. Do not blindly judge them.
Explain the meaning of self-value
Being depressed does not diminish a person’s value, nor does it make others lose their love for him. They will be in prison with many negative thoughts. Therefore, what should be told and understood, what should be convinced should be about own value.
Say you are with them always
Feelings of being alone or of no one can be overwhelming for depressed people. So tell them that they are not alone. Frequent visits and loving interactions can solve their loneliness. When they realize that they are together, when they realize that they have someone to love, and when they realize that they have no one to blame.
Depressed people will slowly start to come down from their depressive peaks. What they need are consideration and love. With a collective effort, we can bring depressed people to the plains of life.
