hi
can u help me with this
i have a friend, and i think he's
depressed, he has panic attacks and even
insomnia.
i would like to help me but i dont know
what to do.
in his family there has been a uncle who
killed himself.
and i'm scared to be with him now, because
i dont want my life ruined.
what should i do ?
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antigone
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Posted: 05-08-08 09:54am
Your friend does sound like he may have
depression. He needs to go see a
psychiatrist and get some professional
help. Medication can offer him relief from
the depression. Seeing a psychologist can
offer him someone to talk to and they can
teach him coping skills to handle his
depression.
You are right to be concerned. Depression
can lead to suicide in some people but it
does not have to be that way. Many mental
disorders are genetic and the disorder
will run in the family. Try to encourage
your friend to see a doctor. Perhaps he
will go if you will go with him. He may
just need the support.
