Talk less and do more, the important thing is that you are really willing to help him, otherwise this sentence will become perfunctory.
Don't be afraid, I will always be by your side.
"Depression is not your fault, don't blame yourself. Although I can't empathize, you can tell me how you feel. Don't be afraid, I will always be by your side. " This sentence can also be understood as "I care about you." Although I can't fully understand your pain, I can love and support you. "
How did you sleep last night? Did you have any interesting dreams?
Because many patients with depression have sleep disorders, if their sleep is normal, it can greatly promote the relief of depression.
It's not your fault.
People with depression often have a tendency to "blame themselves" and think that everything they do is wrong.
It is not easy for me to understand you.
Many people will say that people with depression say "you are free, do something else", but this will only make people with depression feel that you don't understand them, and saying "I understand your difficulties" will comfort them.
6. You did a good job!
When you say this sentence, you'd better give a few examples to tell the other person that he has done a good job and ask him not to keep blaming himself.
7. You won't be so bad all the time.
When they have been trying to escape from this terrible world, this sentence will give them hope and maybe give them the motivation to look forward to tomorrow.
8. Can you think of anything that makes you depressed?
Instead of "you are so depressed because your career is not good", or "don't you think your depression has something to do with your poor study?" At this time, you should innuendo instead of jumping to conclusions blindly. When ta has its own conclusion, it may take action to change it.
You look happier than usual today. Are you feeling better?
Make him feel that he has made progress, and don't force him to do something he doesn't want to do.
10, keep silent.
Many times, we will do bad things with good intentions, but good intentions may not have good results. We should talk less and stay together silently. For example, accompany them to participate in hobbies, outings, outings, or exercise with them to help them decompress.