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How do you help someone with severe clinical depression when you're part of the problem it exists in the first place?

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Memetic · 56-60, F

YOU are NEVER the problem in clinical depression even if the depressed person says you are

Foreboding · 31-35, M

Hi Memetic. I feel I've come across wrong in my experience. This person has never blamed me for anything and deep down I know they appreciate me being there to try even if I fail a lot and can't always be the shoulder they need. I simply feel responsible because I'm meant to be the person they can turn to when they're in their most desperate need, but I feel the need outweighs what I'm capable of.

Memetic · 56-60, F

You are correct. "Clinical" depression needs "medical" attention. It is not the depressed persons fault that they have a disease. But not everyone is equipped or knowledgeable enough to help them