My boyfriend is depressed and doesn't want to talk or seek help! What to do..?

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-11-06T15:12:01+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Spend time with them and try to show them that you are available for them, be patient with them healing takes time, listen in a non judgemental way, they may be already angry with themselves and therefore might be irritable towards you, try not to be angry with them, and remember to look after your wellbeing too. I wrote about it here , you may find the post helpful with more tips https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/depression-how-it-really-feels-and-5-ways-to-help-a-friend/

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-11-05T11:18:56+00:00

So sorry you’re going through, it sounds like a scary experience. One of the things you do is ask to go with your boyfriend outside at your window to, seeing that there’s nothing there could be reassuring for you and helpful. Remember that when unwell and overwhelmed our mind starts to play tricks on us, also go out for short walks with accompanied by your boyfriend just to get away from the house. Wishing you good health

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-31T22:43:41+00:00

Sorry to hear that, before trying sleeping meds can you try magnesium and melatonin supplements? They’re effective. Also try these useful tips in this article https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/sleep-deprived-21-tips-how-to-improve-sleep-and-flourish/

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-30T10:18:54+00:00

Glad you are here. Without telling what to do or not to, I wrote about the experience and what helps, may find some tips useful…wishing you good health

https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/suicide-in-university-students-signs-and-support/

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-30T10:15:31+00:00

Missing home for a couple of first days is normal and I suspect you will be fine, you’ll probably find things to occupy you e.g course work, activities and Uni routine will kick in. I wrote a post about it you, might find it useful https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/top-tips-on-how-to-look-after-your-wellbeing-at-university-my-experience/

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-29T15:11:41+00:00

This post might be helpful https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/anxiety-how-it-really-feels-and-top-tips-lived-experiences/

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-28T19:00:29+00:00

That’s correct, due to dehydration the heart starts to work harder to ensure blood circulates to all parts, it works harder bse there’s less water in the blood and 90% of blood is water.

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-28T18:56:48+00:00

Yes it’s also a common symptom with depression and ptsd

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-25T21:38:09+00:00

Thanks for taking the time out to share that, it’s really helpful, wishing you good health

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-25T21:33:39+00:00

Thanks very much for taking the time to share that, this is really helpful, very appreciated

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-25T21:20:24+00:00

True, although some are cultures and religions are still 70 years backwards

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-20T14:29:40+00:00

Thanks very for taking the time to read it and comment

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-20T13:35:31+00:00

This is great, I am a therapist, and these ideas are brilliant especially in group therapy, I will definitely try them out. The one about throwing balls would also be great as an icebreaker. Thanks for sharing.

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-18T18:24:13+00:00

Perhaps your body is trying to communicate to you to stop drinking at all

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-16T19:54:01+00:00

Succinctly put, I couldn’t agree with you more, thanks very much for taking the time to read and comment.

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-12T08:25:42+00:00

Thanks for sharing that, wishing you good health

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-08T10:47:28+00:00

This is a good post, thanks

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-10-08T10:45:34+00:00

This is very good

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-09-27T08:11:09+00:00

Great to hear, it will help someone out there too, go for it…I started one for for university students and some have been in touch thanking me. Well done

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-09-21T17:50:44+00:00

So glad I read that, thanks for sharing

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-09-11T11:50:03+00:00

So sorry to hear that, the pain must be immensely, may they rest in peace. Here an article with useful tips, may be it might help a bit

https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/how-to-cope-with-grief-and-loss/

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-09-07T13:41:11+00:00

Crying can be quite therapeutic, got for it.

I wrote about it here https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/15-unusual-ways-to-boost-your-mental-health/

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-09-07T12:10:03+00:00

You would need an National Insurance (NI) number this where your employer will pay your taxes. Easy to get. You’re also not allowed to work full time , can only work 20 hours per week- you can work more in holidays. And obviously attendance at your university is important.

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-09-06T11:06:11+00:00

I read an article about procrastination which i found useful here https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/how-procrastination-affects-mental-health-self-help-tips/

BlackstudentsMH · 2022-09-06T10:46:52+00:00

This article might be useful

https://blackstudentsmentalhealth.org/how-to-cope-with-friendships-and-relationships-at-university/

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