How can a depressed person express their needs?

[Kennysplash]

In a relationship, It can be hard for someone who's depressed to express their needs, but it's important to try. Here are some tips that can help.

- Be honest about how you're feeling.
- Try to be specific about what you need.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help.
- Be patient with yourself and your partner.

What other tips do you think can help?

 

[Axel]

There's a reason why going for therapy is important for anyone who's depressed. Many at times, depressed people only find it easy to open up only to their therapist. It's who will help them express themselves.

 

[Kennysplash]

There's a reason why going for therapy is important for anyone who's depressed. Many at times, depressed people only find it easy to open up only to their therapist. It's who will help them express themselves.

Not only that, after they have opened up to a therapist they also find it easier to open up to others as well. This especially applies to their loved ones.

 

[Jon]

No one is mind reader, this is why the first step is going start from the person who's depressed. What others owe them is being very nice and showing them love in order to make them open up.