Need some advice

[pigletgirl]

My friend and I have known each other for almost 3 years. She and I have been pretty close from the beginning. Lately though, she's been so dis-interested in any kind of social interaction. I have asked her numerous times if she would like to hang out and she always has an excuse, and its driving me insane. Her family is pretty messed up, and I know she has had alot of emotional baggage from that. I think I know (because I don't know 100%) that she is depressed. I would like to talk to her, but I'm really not sure what way to approach it. I going to do it face to face. I'm also going to go over to her house tomorrow night, to make sure everything is a-ok. I'm just not quite sure what words to say.

If anyone has any advice that would be great!!!

 

[DollfieDreams]

just tell her "hey, why don't we go for a walk? id like to just talk...". dont go pouncing into it as the first thing you say. remember, shes your friend, you should know how she likes to be talked to and such. mention it easily, like "hey, i'm a little worried about you" but dont be too pushy, you dont want to scare her off, you want to welcome her in and provide help and comfort.give her examples like "ive noticed you dont like to hang out anymore" or "your grades seem to be slipping" something like that. just show her your honest concern.

 

[CastawayJ]

push her into conversation

i kinda get depressed alot and thats what my friends do

bug me until i talk

good luck

 

[PatriotsRule]

Don't make it sound like you're forcing some confession out of her, but make it clear that you're concerned. It's good that you're making a real effort to get her to talk though. Make sure that when you walk away from the conversation, you're pretty confident that a) she'll be okay, and/or b) you'll be able to at least help since you know what's wrong.