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What to do when a friend continuously say she’s depressed every time you try to cheer her up?

I have a very good friend who is constantly down. I try to cheer her up and but she’s really negative and her mood is rubbing off on me. I don’t want to leave her on her own but her negativity is taking its toll on me and I am now ignoring her calls.

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Starkizzed21 · 31-35, F

Be honest with her.
You’ve tried to show her the power of positivity and that’s something she can actively do to rewrite her brain to be more happy and not negative, but she’ll have to practice it.

Grassisnotgreenerontheothersid · 31-35, F

Maybe a little space will do. @Starkizzed21

Starkizzed21 · 31-35, F

@Grassisnotgreenerontheothersid I have a friend like this on fb. An old hs friend of mine cheated on him and he’s never been the same since breaking off their engagement. He’s constantly posting how he’s a fuck up and no one will like him ever and now he’s gonna delete his profile but never does. I messaged him point blank one day and gave him my piece of mind. He’s doin better with the depression posts, and I always let him know I’m here to talk.
You should have her watch the documentary “the secret” on Netflix. She may need some deeper life awakening to feel meaning.

Grassisnotgreenerontheothersid · 31-35, F

Thanks for that brilliant idea, I will ask her to watch The Secret. I’ve watched it and it’s inspiring, it might do the same for her. 👍@Starkizzed21

Starkizzed21 · 31-35, F

@Grassisnotgreenerontheothersid You’re welcome! Maybe invite her over and put it on so she HAS to watch it. Lol life is too short to sit and worry. Get her thinking- really thinking about how she’s got all the power in the world to transform her life even feeling depressed.
Like, it’s OK to feel down and sad. Feel it and let the wave pass. She’s not alone for sure.