For example, depression is characterized by the inability to "snap out of it. Dealing with someone who has a narcissistic personality can be a challenge. The best relationship advice I’ve ever gotten, and that I give, is “easy does it.” Too often we get caught up in fear-based needs to control our partner. We didn’t learn how to be Archived. I’d go out with my friends and be a total drainer. Someone being too full of themselves and refusing to listen to what others have to say is a clear sign of emotional immaturity, Schweyer says. While most advice you usually read about “getting over someone” will advise you to “go out with your friends” or “meet new people,” this isn’t the first thing you should do. You’re not a bad person for caring about yourself. I wasn’t interested in meeting new … share. Depression is much deeper and darker than sadness, and it doesn't respond to the usual "feel better" advice. They make it sound frustratingly easy to get to where they are: Just find a guy (preferably a lawyer or a doctor. There are signs you can look out for. This thread is archived. I wasn’t interested in meeting new … These 2 come together well It's sad but very true that everyone's had at least one seriously depressed friend they were kinda worried about and had no idea how to help. 10 Tips to Advise Wisely: How to Give Advice That Actually Helps By Maelina Frattaroli “If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind.” ~Buddha Nothing appears to be going right. You and me, well ... we just really know how we want something to be, and sometimes it can be hard for us to feel satisfied with anything else. What advice would you tell someone who is trying to improve themselves? You’re not a bad person for wanting to be happy. If you have concerns that someone might be unwell, you may need to get professional help. Depression is much deeper and darker than sadness, and it doesn't respond to the usual "feel better" advice. Close. Noah Hinton 1. That’s okay. We'll give you ten tips for coping and help you recognize when it's time to move on. It certainly didn’t help me. Sort by . I just experienced a similar episode with my son and it is very hard to see your child in emotional pain like that. Children's inner monologue, or self-talk, can be constructive or negative. There are a lot of people in the world, like me, who are too hard on themselves. The signs you’re being too hard on yourself might be staring you right in the face, and you might not even realize it. Most of the time when someone comes to you, they’re not expecting you to have all the answers or even talk. We understand the struggle of putting on too much pressure and then beating ourselves up after making mistakes. 15 comments. 11 months ago. Sometimes, you just have to accept the fact that you can’t, at least not instantly, help someone when they’re in a fragile state. Learn why kids talk themselves down and how to help. 12 years ago one employer described me this way: "Roger here has extremely low self-esteem coupled with extremely high self-expectations". We’ve all had friends in toxic relationships that came to us for advice. It's sad but very true that everyone's had at least one seriously depressed friend they were kinda worried about and had no idea how to help.