10 Ways to Help When Your Child is Depressed

hi

Some are afraid to admit that they are depressed and/or their family member has mental illness or depression.

It's still view as a stigma.

Thank you for admiting that.

I had a hard time for a long time admiting it, It took years to admit to admit it it takes more years to deal with.

I still don't see the end but just the light at the end of the tunnel.

Jon

Hi there. Jdw. I used to be ashamed of myself when I felt depressed and embarrased, but  I also knew that I needed help. I think realising you need help and support is so important to help you get better  and now I dont care who knows because I think it will help others go for help  who are too embarrased. People feel this about depression, because like myself they didn't know about the condition and then you imgine all sorts of things. I hope you feel better soon ,for myself it took quite a while to feel like myself again, but I actually feel like a happier person than   before. It takes a lot of pressure off admitting it. Take care of yourself.

hi fifi,

Thank you graciously.

Some of us learn lessons quicker than others, I am still learning lessons everyday I really didn't want to or wasn't ready to learn years ago.

You have to be ready to take the advice and apply it. I wasn't and haven't been ready for a long while and then there are the setbacks.

Thanks again,

Jon

I'm glad that it was helpful. As parents, we're affected so much when anything's wrong with our kids. It's so painful. But communication is paramount. Even if she's reluctant to talk, if you keep telling her that you want to be there for her, it will help.