Someone else's PI

LegacyUser

Not a problem I'm having myself, but someone elses really. Have a close friend who seems to be goin through a rough time. He's very depressed, I'm sure of it, but when I try to talk to him about it he won't say a word. I can't force my friend to talk to me about his problems but he wont do it, he doesn't answer phonecalls and I know he doesnt have many other ppl to turn to.

Basically what I want to know is, how does a friend help a friend to get through a rough patch? Maybe you'll say if he doesn't want to be helped theres nothing you can do but I know deep down he has been crying for help and he just can't seem to ask for it up front. I'm worried about him. Thanks

Miss Fluff

You have to keep the lines of communication open, but that I mean regular phonecalls/texts/visits. Does he live alone?

Overheal

all you can do is be on standby. short of making sure they arent a danger to themselves, they have to come to you for help.

Carsinian Thau

You'll just have to wait. Let him know that you're there if he ever needs to talk.

You can't force something like this. It may end up doing more harm than good.

But if you become seriously concerned for him, it may be an idea to contact a professional.

LegacyUser

Give your friend some time, let him know you are there if he wants to talk. Don't push it or he will more than likely push you away. Depression is a very selfish thing. Basically when he knows something is wrong he will come to you. Just point out that if he feels depressed there are option open to him and they can make a real difference regardless of how dark the clouds are.