Ms. Gayathri Rao, BA Psychology, MSc Clinical Psychology Talk to a Doctor Now: https://doctor.app/youtube/psyc Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.docsapp.patients&hl=en_IN App Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/docsapp-consult-a-doctor/id1029868922 Depression affects millions of people, both young & old. Depression can become the cornerstone of everything that is wrong in one’s life. It can even affect your relationships with family and friends in the long run. It’s not easy dealing with a friend or family member who is affected by depression.You may go through helplessness & frustration because of your inability to help them. Constant companionship and support is crucial to help a loved one to cope with symptoms of depression, and negative thoughts, and regain their mental health. If you are worried that a loved one of a friend is going through a bad phase, look for these signs: Loss of interest: They have lost interest in work, hobbies, and other activities. They have withdrawn themselves and stay isolated in their room. Sadness: They are sad, short-tempered, & extremely moody. Frequently complains: Headaches, stomach problems, and back pain with fatigue are common complaints that you may hear. Sleep disorders: Sleeps less than usual or oversleeps during the day. Loss of ability to take decisions: They have become indecisive, forgetful, disorganized. Eats more or less than usual Abuses alcohol & drugs like sleeping pills and painkillers. The first step to help someone with a mental health issue is to try to talk to them. Questions like, how are you feeling? Can make a difference. Being supportive involves offering help and hope by showing and talking about the right things. The best way to go about this is tone down our language to a level that will be understood by a person in a depressed state. Talking to a mental health specialist or a psychologist can help open up as well. #DepressedPerson #Depression #Bipolar #SignsofDepression #DepressionTest #DocsAppTv #DocAppDoctors #BaatTohKaro Follow us on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2SbYI8g | Instagram: http://bit.ly/2DFNm4s Twitter: http://bit.ly/2HEbpop | Youtube: http://bit.ly/2G9BCbV