How To Ask For Help When Depressed? 

Having battled depression myself and overcame it, I’m here to help you get answers if you’re among the over 280 million people worldwide battling persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, low energy, poor appetite, trouble sleeping, and any of the other symptoms of depression. Especially if you’re at a loss on how to ask for help. Knowing who and how to ask for help when you’re depressed is critical to overcoming and recovering completely from it. 

Here are tips on how to ask for help when depressed:

1. Seek God’s Direction. 

The best place to begin the search for any help is in God. Help with depression isn’t any different. God knows us better than we know ourselves because He created us. He says in Jeremiah 33:3 – Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. God knows exactly what you need to do to get out of what you’re going through. He also knows the right help that will get you out of depression. This is clearly why you need His direction in the help you seek. 

2. Reach Out to Someone Who Understands What You’re Going Through. 

Seek out someone who has experienced depression, especially one who has already received help or has recovered completely. Getting advice from such a person could be beneficial. Inquire about their experience with depression and how they found support. They might have first-hand ideas on how to cope with and overcome what you’re experiencing. The beautiful part is they will most likely have a lot of empathy. 

3. Don’t Wait. Go for the Help You Need.

If you keep waiting and procrastinating about getting the help you require to overcome depression, you might never be able to take the step. Finding help puts you on the path of recovery and gets you some traction in the right direction. The sooner you get the right help, the sooner you’ll be back to living the abundant life God has in store for you. But I would also have you know that it’s okay to take it, one step at a time.

4. Practice Asking for Help. 

Regardless of who or how you ask for help, reaching out for support is essential. The more you practice asking for help, the better you’ll become at it. This is even more true when you’re clear about the kind of support you need. 

 5. Consult A Therapist 

You’re not alone in your battle against depression, neither do you have to go through the experience alone. Therapy is always helpful for working through depression and learning ways to cope with the symptoms until you recover fully from it. Also, note that asking someone to help you contact a therapist or schedule your first appointment is okay. It’s also okay to ask someone to accompany you to the therapy session. 

Asking for help is certainly not a sign of weakness. The important thing to note is that there’s a way out of the darkness of depression. You don’t have to navigate the challenge alone. Let someone know you need support and guidance. You should also know that healing can take time, so I encourage you to be patient with yourself.