FRIENDS Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 I am a male and have a female friend who seems to be desperately in need of help, possibly even from a professional. I don't know how to handle the situation as I don't want to make things worse. My friend consitently has very low self confidence. She also seems to be unhappy most of the time. My friend is very reluctant to ask anyone for help and is so busy reaching out to others that she rarely does anything to benefit herself. When she sometimes buys something for herself, she tells me that she feels guilty. She tries to do so much without assistance that no one could possibly do it. My friend's level of stress is consistently through the roof and she gets hardly any sleep. She has indicated that she rarely has time to do anything fun. Please let me know what I should do. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
whichwayisup Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 It sounds like she's depressed. I know you want to help, all you can do is suggest to her that she should go talk to someone who can help her with these issues she's having. Offer to help her find a therapist and even take her to her first appointment, that way she doesn't feel alone..Having you there with her also will make her feel calmer.
MWH Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 Just tell her what you told us. Do it in a loving and caring fashion and let her know that you will help her out in any way. Beyond that I don't supppose there is much else you can do. Good luck! Peace, MWH
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