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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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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Tell her the truth !
You are neither a Counsellor; a Doctor nor a Psychiatrist.
If she really DOES have Depression, those are the people she needs to seek help from.

Grassisnotgreenerontheothersid · 31-35, F

I have and she would end up in tears and start reciting every problem in her life. @Picklebobble2

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Grassisnotgreenerontheothersid
Sounds a bit manipulative, don't you think ?
Find someone you get on well with.
Share a few personal details and appear supportive.
Dump every thought; worry; and concern on that person and make it clear you'll do something terrible if......