In my life, there's one significant person that is the most precious to me. That is my best friend.
She is really one of the only things that matter to me in my life.
Recently, she told me that she's suffering from depression.

I really have no experience with this. I feel helpless. I hate it. I really want to help her, to do anything for her but I really don't know. I've tried my best to comfort her but I'm not sure if it's working.

Do any of you guys have advice on this? She's really important to me, so any advice, no matter how little, I would appreciate it very much.

Thanks

I've come to find that sometimes depression just can't be cured by friendship alone. I have multiple friends that suffer from depression and I do too. The most you can do I think is just make sure you're available to keep them company and hang with them and just be a friend. And if they ever just want to vent, just listen to what they have to say. People sometimes feel better to talk about what is on their mind.

Be available when needed, don't butt in more than necessary. I am currently in the same situation, and after trying to help him, he is pissed off and now ignoring me entirely. Now I am unwilling to do anything else. There's just that much you can do as a friend, call it a best friend if you like. Just stay with her when it's needed.

>>2 absolutely. I was diagnosed with depression around the age of 10. I've been trying to live with it for years.

The best thing you can do for your friend is be a friend! Listen, don't criticize, try to understand that they might interpret things differently. They might not always be up for talking or they might be desperate for somebody who will listen. Give her your undivided attention, and give her your trust and somebody she can trust. If you really wanna be there for her, be ready to stand by her. Hopefully her depression doesn't get worse like other peoples, but if it does, I'm sure she would love having her best friend there for her. Just stand by her, and give her her best friend. I know that's what I always want when my anxiety or depression kicks in and I feel alone. It's always nice to have somebody tell me they're there for me.

~person