47. Rebounding From Depression: Suggestions For A Friend

<p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css= "tve-u-175b48c617e"><strong>Episode 47 - Rebounding From Depression: Suggestions For A Friend</strong></span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css= "tve-u-175b48c617e">"Sometimes the difference between being depressed and being suicidal is simply hearing from people who care."</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f21">A friend recently posted that on Facebook.</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f33">He's been through a lot the past few years and it's taken its toll.</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css= "tve-u-176a75e5f34">Fortunately, he has people in his life who care deeply for him... family and friends who are helping carry him through the tough times.</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f34">I'm proud that he counts me as one of those friends.</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css= "tve-u-176a75e5f38">However, to be honest, all I've done is provide the occasional "words of encouragement</span><span data-css= "tve-u-176a75e5f38">" and, while I know they are important, </span><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f38">I keep asking myself, "what more can I do?"</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f39">The answer is actually quite simple:</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f39">I need to help my friend the best "I" can.</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f39">That is, I need to offer to help him improve his OVERALL health because I know how to do that. Plus, I firmly believe it would do wonders for him both physically AND mentally.</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f39">So, on this episode that's exactly what I do. </span></p> <p class="tve-droppable"><span data-css="tve-u-176a75e5f3a">With the help of BetyLou Pierce, I share the three things I would suggest to my friend to boost his overall health.</span></p> <p class="tve-droppable">