Depression can cause a sudden change of behavior, and this can be unsettling for an outsider, especially for someone with limited experience in this department. You may have the first instinct to stay away from a person who is displaying symptoms, but resist this instinct and press on. This in-depth article explains exactly how to deal with a loved one who suffers from depression.
Whenever one of my kids gets sick or injured, I start in with a series of questions: Where does it hurt? How long have you felt bad? Does anything make it worse (besides school)? Does anything make it better (besides ice-cream)? Just by asking a few basic questions, I can usually get enough information to determine a plan of action.
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