Is there anything I can do for my lovely friend?

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She is desperately depressed and has had a bit of a breakdown. Having Dr/therapy input.

Is there anything I can do? What do I say? Or not say? Do I send daily messages or keep quiet? Take lunch over? A present?

I know this won't get better over night and a bunch of carnations won't make it better but I am at a loss really. I love her dearly and want to fix things but know I can't.

Ask her! Everybody will want something different.

It helps me to have friends who can still chat about any old shit with, I don't need all conversations to revolve around my illness and I want to feel like I'm being treated as a person not a depressed person or whatever.

Just be there for her with what she needs so if she asks for space then respect that and if she wants to talk then let her.

You sound like a lovely friend and I'm sure you'll do fine. Just the fact that you care will mean so much.

Thanks. I've been for a nice visit. We ate cake and talked about loads of stuff - waffle and serious stuff.

She is very lucky to have u as a friend I feel very alone and cry daily for someone to come and give me a hug

Oh Charley. I'm sorry I'm not there to give you one.

Aw thank you I hope I get the support I need im trying so hard but people tend to be afraid and everyone's just so busy with their own lives it's hard so good for you ironically I was the one who was always there for anyone else cx

You sound like a wonderful friend, OP.
for you charley

HUG! Charley!
OP I would keep in contact. A text is great (especially if it doesn't require an answer if she doesn't feel up to it.)
I wouldn't go full on flowers or present. Perhaps if you get a nice sample of scent or a couple of chocolates she likes. Something very small that just reminds her you care.
You sound lovely by the way. X

Charley have a hug from me too.

I'm glad you had a nice visit with her hooked it will mean a lot to her that you were there.

Thank u all xx