How to help a person in severe depression

Depression is a very serious disease, it can lead a person to death. Any person who at least once in his life encountered the depression experienced by people close to him, the following question arose: "How to help a person in severe depression?".In order to help a person survive depression, it is necessary to find suitable words that would ease his suffering and not hurt him. Let's consider some recommendations. Depression, what is it?

Suppression of the state of the psyche is called depression. Specialists have identified several types of depression, from small to clinical depression, which is considered a disease. For a sick person, an important role is played by close people, if they are ready to surround him with care and love.

Support the treatment of

Very often people do not perceive depression as a serious illness. But depression needs to be treated. Advise the patient to consult a doctor, explaining that this is a disease and needs to be treated.

More patience

When warm words and arguments are over, it remains only to be patient. Do not show irritation under any circumstances. Remember, depression is a disease, not just something that can get on your nerves.

Hand on the pulse

You should always have time to talk. Only if you know what the patient has in his head, you will prevent possible suicide. Dial the phone of the "hot line" if you feel something is amiss. If his life is in danger, ask for help in an ambulance.

З Attract an athlete with sickness

Invite a patient to a family holiday. Very often, people in depression remain in an isolated state, because they are afraid of other people to "interfere".Sports games or any physical exercise is an ideal option. Since this can improve sleep, and also will achieve any results, for example, earn points, score a goal, etc. Do not insist if the patient does not have a particular desire.

Help answer questions

Very often a person in depression has questions: "Why should I do something? Why get out of bed?".Using simple techniques, help the patient find the answer to these questions. Reward each action. Fix for the day all the achievements and look at them together, perhaps the patient from the work done will have a sense of satisfaction.

Get help from

specialists. Dozens of hotlines and hotlines work in Russia. Find out these phones in your city. For example,

926-3707 is the telephone of the hotline of the Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations, a center for psychological assistance. On working days from 9 am to 6 pm

575-8770 - emergency psychological help

699-61-28 - psychiatric help in Moscow

Perhaps, on these phones you will be able to find helplines in your city.

Words of support for a person in severe depression: "There is always hope," "You will manage, I'll be through with you," "Let me hug you," "You're not alone," "I can not fully understand what I'm saying,but I really sympathize with you "," You are very important to me "," I will never leave you ".

Avoid such phrases: "Stop being sorry", "Someone is worse than you", do not talk about your depression, for example, "I imagine what you are. I, too, once could not get out of depression for a month "," This is not your fault, "" And life is not fair at all "," Try chamomile tea, it calms. "