Supporting a Family Member
with Depression

Having support from friends and family when you are experiencing depression can make a world of difference. While this can help, it isn’t always something that happens. It can be difficult to watch someone you love struggle with depression and unfortunately some react with anger and even resentment to cover up the pain they may be feeling. Unfortunately, when we don’t know what to do, sometimes we do nothing at all. If you are concerned about a loved one with depression, you’re not alone. Family counseling can help.

Getting Healthy Support

Family can provide a great deal of support when you are experiencing depression, but this isn’t an easy task. Many may wonder what is supportive and what is enabling. This can be paralyzing and result in family members doing too much or nothing at all.

If you are experiencing depression you may not know what you need from your family. If someone you love has depression you may not know what to do to help. All of this is natural. Having healthy communication can make a big difference, but it isn’t easy.

Working with a trained therapist can help you to identify your needs and develop skills to effectively communicate those needs with those closest to you. Counseling can help you to learn valuable coping skills to decrease depressive symptoms and work toward remission.

Family counseling can help you to share these needs with family and help them to have a better understanding of depression. Learning more can help everyone involved. The more you and those closest to you know about depression, the better. A licensed therapist can be an amazing resource.

Finding the Therapist for You with CCS

Carolina Counseling Services – Fayetteville Office contracts with licensed counselors and therapists who are skilled in treating depression. You can find a therapist to work with individually as well as a family counselor that can help your family as a whole.

You aren’t alone in treating depression. Depression is treatable with the right interventions and it can go into remission. Start your journey toward recovery with CCS. Online counseling and in person sessions are available. Call today to get started!


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