– Chances are their room is a disaster and they have -846 motivation to do anything about it. Helping them tidy up will make them feel a little less overwhelmed.
– Do their laundry. Even small chores seem to pile up when a person is depressed and not having clean clothes won’t make them feel any better. Washing their bedding is also great.
– Try to convince them to go for a short walk with you. There is a good chance they will feel a lot better after.
– If you can’t get them outside, at least open a window for fresh air and let some sunshine in.
– Prepare them a healthy meal with some fresh fruit. Many depressed people fall into bad eating patterns.
– If they aren’t eating enough, make sure they are taking a multi vitamin since not getting enough of a vitamin causes depression
– Make them a warm, nice smelling bath. Aromatherapy is a great way to treat depression and anxiety.
– Write them a letter or card to read for when they’re feeling really bad.
– Make them a recovery playlist with some of their favourite songs and anything up lifting.
– Make them laugh.
– Make them a cup of tea and sit with them.
– Listen to them and try to understand what they’re feeling.
I’m dating someone who does this stuff and more for me. For the first time ever. It’s really a blessing and not a day goes by that I don’t appreciate all of the little things, because at the end of the day they are actually the big things. Take care of your lovers.
