7 Reasons To Love Someone With Depression

Depression, clinical depression, or major depression is a common and serious mental illness that negatively affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts. Are you wondering how to help someone with depression? Is there someone in your life who you think may be struggling with depression? It’s emotionally painful to see someone you love in so much pain but you’re not sure how to help them. Relationships aren’t easy, so loving someone with a mental health diagnosis can be even more of a challenge. Here are 7 Reasons To Love Someone With Depression.

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Credits:
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Denise Ding & Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animation: Napassha Alda
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:
Teo, A. R., Choi, H. J., & Valenstein, M. (2013). Social Relationships and Depression: A Ten-Year Study from a Nationally Representative Sample. University of Michigan Press.
Whitbourne, S. K. (2016). How Depression Can Affect Your Relationships. Psychology Today, 13 (24), 210-213.
Schultz, K. (2017). What It Means to Love Someone with Major Depressive Disorder. New York: Wiley.

[thecharismalab]

The worst kind of sad is not being able to explain why.

[wayawolf]

SUMMARY
1. They’re stronger than most
2. Their depression does not define them
3. They’re more understanding
4. They’re more honest
5. They’re quite appreciative
6. They’re good listeners
7. They’re deep thinkers
(for when you don't have time or are too sad to watch the whole video)

[duchi]

A Wise man once said;
_"Don't let people pull you into their Storm. Pull them into your Peace"_

[wadew.]

*You can’t love someone’s mental illness away*
This is one of the hardest things to learn and one of the most painful things to accept
You can’t love someone’s mental illness away but you can love them through it and with it
And you can love them on the bad days and the good days and the Nothing days and the everything days and that’s more important really.

[ashnamunnawar]

When a celebrity has depression everyone cares but when a common person has depression everyone runs away, hurts so bad

[hm]

This is why I love to sleep... Because finding someone who's loving, caring, patient and understanding of me suffering from depression only happens in my dreams.

[christellaurent]

Alternate title: 7 reasons to love yourself

[genevievemonk]

my best friend suffered from depression and anxiety and he's the sweetest and the most supporting person i've ever known. i'm so glad to have him in my life

[ramirox]

My girlfriend has depression and I love her through it because she's wonderful. I always remind her that. We've been apart due to the quarantine and I miss her so much but we can do this! Well put out video btw.

[andriannasparkywolf]

Reason 1: Because they are my friend and I love them with all of my heart

No other reasons needed 😊

[picklehari]

People who dealt with depression and emotional hardships would never take you for granted. They know how important it is to have someone who listens.

[happy]

I remember when this channel just got started and i started watching the videos and felt like im not alone i got the courage to go to a psychologist after 4 years of depression im pretty sure this channel saved my life all tough im still depressed im getting the help i need all thanks to this channel.

[andrewchanathip]

Being both introverted and depressed at the same time stacks up the need of being alone lol

[shayladeanvillagonzalo]

*7 Reasons to love someone with Depression*

1. They're stronger than most
- They're willing to continue on despite the pain.

2. It doesn't define them

- You are loving the person and they'll reciprocate it because you're with them and it's rare for them to be accepted.

3. They're more understanding

- They know the pain and are willing to help despite their own issues. They care.


4. They're more honest

- They don't have harsh motives and them being blunt doesn't equate them that they hate you. They just want you to know what it means.

5. Appreciative

- You understanding them means a lot. They don't want you to feel smothered and feel like they're a burden. Reassurance helps them too.

6. Good listeners

- They'll always listen to you despite their own shortcomings. They want you to know that it's not all about them. It's also about you. Dating is not done alone. It's a team effort.


7. Deep thinkers

- They're like existentialist philosophers. Smart in their own way and it helps you understand their perspective as they talk more about it.

[Gwynhyvr]

*8: it gives them a reason to live*

Yes I'm commenting before I've watched the whole thing. Yes I've heard you need to love yourself before others can love you. I've heard it all, brother. Doesn't change the fact that the only time I feel like I'm worth anything, is when I'm being praised, or told that I'm (sincerely) loved.

[da.one_lylilo]

I feel so appreciated when you said that people with depression are more resilient

[pankajsarmal]

In love with the voice of the narrator.

[PutingInaKo]

Thank you for the seven reasons my friends should love me.

[cherylcarpenter]

I suffer from depression as well. It gets so bad that I won't answer my phone or go anywhere. However I go threw highs and lows with it. I know it must be hard for some to be around me but I'm grateful that they are.

[sarahbiernat]

One thing I've learned after dating someone with depression is you can only love them if they love themselves enough to seek help when they need it. No one should feel responsible for someone's happiness except themselves. I learned the hard way. Denial and stubbornness when it comes to mental illness can hurt relationships.