Depression in the family.. Advice Please..?

My older brother has been taking anti depressants for the past two years.. he went off them for a bit and he is now back on them.. this morning he broke down on me.. he is so upset.. i dont know what to do.. can someone please tell me what i can do..





maybe i can buy him a gift to cheer him up.. nice things to say to him? i dont know :S





thank you..Depression in the family.. Advice Please..?
You sound like a really sweet girl, but gifts and cheerful talk is like a kick in the teeth to a depressed person. Understand that they don't feel happy, and you trying to be happy on their behalf just makes them feel worse, like oh great, I can't even enjoy my little sister's company now, I'm such a jerk.





Just be that good listener you were this morning. Tell him that anything he says is safe w/ you and that you will not judge him. Tell him that his mood fluctuations are okay and that you won't stop loving him no matter how he's feeling.





That oughta be enough, as far as you can control.





Keep being supportive, the world needs people like you!Depression in the family.. Advice Please..?
Firstly it is very important that he always takes the medication recommended by his doctor. everyone is quite different with this condition so its hard to advise on how to deal with him .Observe what makes him seem lifted moodwise and( without being too interfering ) elaborate on that.


Reassure him when hes down , spoil him a little. and be understanding. Maybe you could get him someone proffessional to talk to...I know its a big worry when this happens to someone in your family ! i really wish u and him well........hope ive helped a little........
You are such an awesome sister!





I agree with everything that was said in the above post. Basically, don't be happy/cheerful for him, BE THERE for him. Know what I mean? Honestly, I think the best thing you can do is to talk to him. Ask him about all his feelings and tell him to express them. Let him know that you're listening and not judging! =)
I dont know about him but i feel realy depressed and i would kill for a hug. try giving him a hug