The more she lays in bed, the easier it seems to do it forever. Don’t say “you should go out more” (avoid giving advice! If she decides to get on medication or she’s already prescribed pills, don’t judge her for it and don’t encourage her to get off of them, either. If she needs them to function and they’re really working for her, understand and support that. Understand that she’s going through chemical changes in her brain and to some extent can’t control the way she’s reacting until her brain balances out again. Decreased libido and mental and physical exhaustion often come with depression. Depression can be a lifelong illness, and some people need pills their entire lives.
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