How do you help your friend who is battling depression?

I have this one friend who is depressed and honestly I don't really know what to say whenever she talks to me about it. The best way is to just be a listener but when you're chatting with her it's kind of hard to not give a response, isn't it? Tried telling her she should seek professional help but her mom is kind of traditional and doesn't believe that depression is a mental illness.

She told be that lately she's feeling disconnected to some people but I know for the fact that one of the factors is her exclusive group of friends that are really possessive. I want her to know that she is still very much loved and appreciated, and I want her to kind of 'loosen up' with her exclusive group but I don't know how. Can anyone help me?

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shiro 18 12,2017

hello i can't know the details but i m going to give advise based on what i read : i think you should start a conversation with topics she likes music bands or wathever and then when you feel like she started to loosen up , talk to her about those freinds say that she spends too much time with them ,tell her to hang out with you and your freinds...... 4 reply

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love44 19 12,2017

Hi :) Sounds like you've had some good advice so far for your question! I suggest you pick and choose what you feel comfortable doing or saying. It's tough seeing someone you care about suffer... In these times though, as hard as it is, it's also important for you to set your limits. Make sure to take care of your mental health too, eh? You seem...... reply

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marry 30 10,2017

I can't really give you a great advice without fully understanding the situation and your friend but i will give it a shot. One of the advice i can give you is be there for her. Listen to her problems. You don't have to say the right and perfect thing or even know what to say, just make sure she knows you are there for her even if you don't fully u...... 1 reply

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Crystal 31 10,2017

I suck at giving advice to people but I suggest you not give up on her tell her how you feel don't be afraid. Tell her how much you care about her. When I was depressed all of my friends deserted me and I ended up getting worse. Thankfully my cousin told me that I didn't need them in my life if they made me feel bad all the time. That it was better...... 3 reply

31 10,2017

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