3. Helping Depressed Individuals Combat Their Inner Critic

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Depressed individuals often listen to an inner voice that discourages them and undermines their worth. As a friend, you can help by encouraging them to express their rational point of view and reminding them not to heed the advice of this critical inner voice when feeling low.

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The PsychAlive Team from PsychAlive.org provides insightful guidance on supporting loved ones through depression. Highlighting the importance of treating depression as seriously as physical illnesses, the article offers compassionate strategies for helping, while also emphasizing self-care for those offering support

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/what-to-do-when-a-loved-one-is-depressed/

Quotes to ponder:

"Depression is not only treatable but temporary."

"Getting a person to the treatment that is right for them is essential."

"Taking care of your own psychological well-being is not a sign of weakness; it is just the opposite, a sign of strength and of being responsible."

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