i have a very close friend who suffers from serious depression and has had attempts at commiting suicide. to make the situation even more difficult, he is not a believer in the Christian faith. in addition to that, i have been informed that i only make his depression harder because we used to be in a more serious relationship which ended. should i back off? or is there a way i can reach out and help him through God?
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how can i reach out to someone with depression?
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Just let him know that you'll be there for him whenever he needs to vent and that the relationship is over and that you only love him as a friend now. Keep on loving him as a friend...and if possible get him the book by Brennan Manning called "Abba's child." It is about the love of Christ.
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There is nothing worse than getting advice from someone who has never been there and doesn't understand...
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That's true, don't try and advise, just tell him that you're his friend and he's not alone, tell him in a low calm voice. He will tell you "oh I am alone" but just keep telling him he isn't and you're his friend. Just choose your words carefully because depressed people tend to be hyper sensitive to what is being said to them.oneiric said:
Last but not least, pray for him.
I hope this helps.
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The best thing that you can do for him is to pray for him. And if he ever tells you that he's planning on harming or killing himself, tell an adult right away - a teacher or parent or pastor or school counsellor. Even if he tells you that it's a secret and not to tell anyone - tell someone.
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