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I have a friend who is often depressed and sometimes mentions suicide. What can I say to him to get him out of this?
Stop feeling so guilty.
It is highly unlikely that your words will have sway.
When people are clinically depressed, they need medical attention. If they are mentally, emotionally or spiritually depressed, they need a sense of inclusion.
What does that require?
Unless your friend wants to talk about his problems with you, the more you can create productive links to him–of events, causes, entertainment or just personal exchange, like having a meal–the better off you will be.
When there is no medical reason for the depression, there is always an emotional devastation which has spread mayhem to the spirit and mind. In that case, the only way to encourage him to escape his own sense of doom is to offer a mutual mission or purpose.
I would suggest, if you know your friend is interested in antiques, to plan every week to go antiquing with him, followed by lunch. Give him something to look forward to.
It also makes you a student to your friend’s expertise. Let’s be candid–everyone likes to be the “smartie” in the room.
If people just need to feel important, they need to repent.
When people need to feel valuable, we should include them.
Always take a suicide threat seriously.
Keep an eye on your friend. But when you are with him, place yourself in the position of being the instructed instead of the instructor. Let him feel dominant.
In doing so, he will look forward to seeing you because you empower him–and just possibly, he will take steps to feel that sense of energy in other aspects of his life.
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