How can I help someone who is depressed

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How can I help someone who is depressed
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Thu, 04-22-2004 - 1:53pm
if they don't want to talk? My SIL is depressed and doesn't even answer the phone anymore. She has isolated herself from everyone except her
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Thu, 04-22-2004 - 2:24pm

Welcome, Karen!

AcornLeaves
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Thu, 04-22-2004 - 10:53pm

Thanks Barbara. Actually it's my DH's brothers wife. We have wondered if she could be having hormone changes or something else going on. Apparently she won't see a Dr unless she is forced. And I don't see BIL doing that unless things get really bad. She has always been such a sweet person but I can understand how these things can upset her. I am just trying to be supportive to her and wish she'd talk to me more. I have emailed her some christian websites with words of inspiration and scriptures hoping she would get some help from them. I have encouraged her to send in a prayer request to the Joyce Meyer ministries. That way she can tell anything she wants to and know one else will know. I find it easier to come to a board like this and open up to people rather than my own family. That way gossip doesn't get spread. And I have found so many nice, understanding people on the Ivillage boards.