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Summary of Question:	Friends With A Man Who Is Depressed
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Thursday, 12/18/2003 5:31 PM MST

"So by being an understanding and supportive woman who supports him in being depressed, are you really helping him get well or are you unwittingly helping him stay in his funk? "

well, i think hes gettn a bit beta now. hes more open now.

(REPLY) Sat Nam. This seems to be an ongoing discussion, and I've missed the previous part of it. I would like to say that depression may be a medical condition and in that case, he should see a physician. Also, depending upon how you are "supporting" him makes a difference between encourging him to stay depressed, or get over it (if he can). A true friend does what is best for the other, sympathy is not always the best thing a friend can give. Compassion, yes, but jumping into the quicksand to rescue someone only means that you both are smothered to death. Blessings, SP