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Boys, if you’re depressed how can your gf best support you? My bf is struggling and I want to do all that I can
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Anonymous 1w

Ima girl with depression but sometimes my mom, dad, or siblings will just randomly send me a “hey I love you” text or something that reminds me that they love me and it really helps

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Anonymous 1w

be there for him emotionally, make him food and get him some water, offer to do activities with him, and give him kind/positive words

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Anonymous 1w

Maybe a little woke but try to find some volunteering or organizing you can do together for something you guys both care about. Like ik depression is a lot of brain chemical problems but I do feel like knowing that you are doing something positive in the world will get you out of your head and give you something to be proud that you’ve done. And it could be a cute thing to do together!

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Anonymous 1w

Get him outside

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Anonymous 1w

It is important to support him, but also to help him support himself. Challenge him and incentivize him to rise to it

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Anonymous 1w

I don’t have depression but I do struggle with executive dysfunction like a lot of depressed people do. My partner helps by doing tasks with me like showering or eating and helps prompt me when I get overwhelmed.

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Anonymous 1w

Leave him alone sometimes to figure it out, it sounds weird but it helps and prevents codependency

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Anonymous 1w

Depends what the reason is

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 1w

I think this is big. Allowing him to know you are a safe space but also don’t pry on what’s wrong if he isn’t sharing.

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 1w

Or offer to do something for him, like say he’s struggling to keep things clean or the simple tasks seem the most daunting do them for him with or without asking! Random acts of kindness really go a long way

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 5d

Why would this be woke. Define woke.

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Anonymous replying to -> #9 5d

A lot of people consider helping the marginalized to be left leaning. I personally think that’s silly, and I’m making fun of it a bit there. But some people do think that.

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