Posted by m3 on November 23, 2001, at 1:09:28
In reply to Re: Depressive Roommate on Wellbutrin Zoloft, posted by janejj on November 21, 2001, at 16:54:59
It's a tough situation when your friend is depressed and you want
to help him, but my feeling is that his illness and issues are between
him and his doctor/therapist, and it's not your responsibility or your
place to talk to them for him. I think if you did talk to the doctor
and/or therapist about your concerns they would tell you the same thing.
It has to be his decision about which meds to take and whether they are
helping.I understand he's avoiding confrontation, but if you
can still talk to him, that's the best thing you can do for him--
let him know you're glad he's seeking help and you're there for him,
and that you're not planning to kick him out. I can't speak for your friend, but
that's what I'd want my friends to do.By the way, if I am feeling listless and having a hard time
keeping up my end of the housework, I find it helps if the whole
house (or at least a roommate or two) has a "cleaning party"
and we do our individual housework at the same time. That way I can
borrow some of their energy. It doesn't mean you have to do his work,
just do your own at the same time and maybe play some music and order
a pizza afterwards. Just a thought.
poster:m3
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