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What is depression?
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HOW DOES IT FEEL?
Presented by I M Confident Niagara CanadaCreated by Brenda Silveira February 2010
www.imconfident.com
THIS IS A SPECIAL PRESENTATION ABOUT
MENTAL ILLNESS• The first presentation in the series is about
DEPRESSION
• It is for families and friends of people suffering from this illness
• The purpose of this presentation is to – help you understand the illness better – show you ways to help your loved one cope
with the illness
DEPRESSION
People with depression suffer from low self-esteem, dislike themselves and feel unhappy a lot.
The following slides will show you a few of the symptoms to watch for.
UNHAPPY, SAD, CRY EASY
NO ENERGY, WANT TO SLEEP, NO MOTIVATION
IRRITABLE, SHORT-TEMPERED, ANGRY
MISERABLE, WANT TO BE ALONE
INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE
FEEL LIKE THE WORLD IS CLOUD-COVERED
WORTHLESS, LIKE A FAILURE
UGLY, FAT, SELF-ACCUSING
HATE EXISTENCEHOPE TO DIE
ALL ALONE, HATED BY ALL
DEPRESSION IS A VERY CONTROLLING ILLNESS
It is extremely important to get medical help, so a proper assessment can be made.
With the correct medication, therapy and self help, it is possible to recover.
It is also important that family and friends emotionally support the person with the illness.
Without continuing, loving support – recovery is not always possible.
Here are some things you should and should not do to help your loved one.
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
• Tell them to ‘snap out of it’
• Tell them to stop hurting everyone else
• Tell them they are selfish
• Tell them they are lazy
• Tell them they are just looking for attention
• Tell them they are stupid
HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO
SPEND SOME TIME TOGETHER
ENCOURAGE THEM TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS OR
JOIN A GROUP
BRING THEM SOMETHING SPECIAL
HELP THEM MAKE A SCHEDULE – A REGULAR ROUTINE AND KEEPING
BUSY IS HELPFUL
GIVE THEM A HUG AND TELL THEM YOU LOVE THEM
I love you!
GET THEM TO VOLUNTEER WITH A LOCAL ORGANIZATION
Helping others raises self-esteem and builds confidence.
Some good ideas are
working with adults,
children or animals.
HELP THEM START OR RENEW A HOBBY OR
INTEREST
GO ON A VACATION OR JUST RELAX
GET THEM TO JOIN AN EXERCISE GROUP
WATCH FUNNY MOVIES WITH THEM AND LAUGH - LOTS
LOOK IN THE MIRROR WITH THEM AND HAVE THEM SAY
‘I LOVE YOU’ 10 TIMES
Tell them to do this at
least 3 times a day themselves.
ABOVE ALL, MAKE THEM FEEL LOVED AND WANTED
DEPRESSION CAN BE A DARK, LONELY, FEARSOME PLACE.
HELP US MAKE EVERYONE’S WORLD FULL OF COLOUR
LET’S ALWAYS TAKE TIME TO MAKE SURE WE SHARE OUR TIME AND TALENTS WITH OTHERS.
KEEP WORDS KIND, ACTIONS CARING AND TREAT EVERYONE AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED.
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS CAN CHANGE BLACK INTO COLOUR.