"When you’re struggling, it’s hard to articulate exactly what you need. Sometimes, it’s difficult to even figure out what you need, let alone tell someone that you need it.
For many of us, it’s hard to ask for help even if we do know what we need. If your depression makes you feel worthless, it might also make you feel like you’re unworthy of help, or that you’re a burden to your loved ones.
One solution is to offer tangible suggestions instead of vague offers of support...
Ensuring that your friend has nourishing, yummy food to eat is a really practical way to show you care.
And if you don’t have the time (or, uh, the talent) to go to their house and whip up something Chopped-worthy, ordering something for them is always an option...
Ask someone if they need you to distract them. Make tangible suggestions, like: “Hey! Would you like to watch a movie together? Let’s go on a walk! Let’s craft together. Let’s go visit the animal shelter. Let’s take a long drive. Let’s sing show tunes really loudly! Come over and pet my kitten!”
Related: Ask to help comic
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