I don’t feel like myself anymore. Even simple things feel exhausting.
Many people going through depression struggle to express their feelings, fearing judgment or becoming a burden to others.
How do you open up about your mental health when you’re feeling low?
What are some ways friends or family can respond that truly help?
If you’ve supported someone with depression, what did you learn from the experience?
Its true , if we share that we are going through something , they wont listen , they just start their own story
Yes, you are absolutely right.
Thanks for advice
Some ways friends and family can respond is by listening and being there for you but I feel like the validation or reassurance that we need from others, we don’t get that enough so we need try doing that for ourselves. We need think what do we need the most is it safety, attention or reassurance. Try responding to yourself like your best friend. For example ask yourself “what is the fear behind this feeling” and then respond by saying “even if I haven’t achieved that I am worthy” or “I didn’t mess up anything by being human”. It takes practice and patience so even though you are struggling try to use positive reinforcement for yourself and seek help from professionals when you feel like its too difficult to navigate through this
When I feel the same I don’t share it with anyone. I just disconnect myself from the world and make myself comfortable by listening some music and doing some work related to my hobbies. Sometimes I tried to share my thoughts but noone has that much time to listen you so I thought that I should talk to myself and really that works for me. But whenever someone trying to reach me out to listen their thoughts I give my time to them.
I just rest for the day and talk with someone close about the same. If you don’t feel like doing anything just rest or do something which makes you happy.
Can also think of the happy moments in the life.
True… Talking to your near and dear ones will really help!
When i feel depressed and stress i remember god (Allah) and start praying and spend time with friends and family.
When my friends feel depressed i advice him/her to keep trust on god .