(Posted 453 days ago)

Do's and Don'ts:

Do let your friend know how much you care about her.

Don't order her around.

Do let her know you are there for her.

Do approach it as a medical problem that can be treated.

Do offer to help if she needs it.

Say This:

Joanne, you don't seem like yourself lately and I'm worried about you. Do you think you might have depression? I was wondering if you would be willing to talk to someone about how you feel? Because being depressed is a medical condition and there are people that can help you feel better. If you had an open wound, you wouldn't just leave it, right? You'd go see a doctor. I care about would like to help you find someone to help you to feel better.