My friend doesn't have a car or a job and stays at home all day everyday with her 1

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year old and is depressed? And I mean bad depressed. She cries all the time. She said she watches the clock until 6:30 in the evening and that's what finally makes her happy because she goes to bed after her boyfriend gets home. She is already on medication, which obviously isn't helping. I'm not with her all day because I work, but I am concerned about her and the baby. I just don't know what type of home he is being brought up in with her being this depressed. What can I do to help her??? She is tired of going to the doctor and trying different meds. It is a huge ordeal to even make an appointment for anything because she has to find a ride, whether it is for her or the baby. We do not live near any bus lines and I am having a hard time seeing an "out" here. Please, any suggestions are appreciated.
Don't think it's postpartum because she was depressed and on meds before her pregnancy which a long story short, caused her to lose her job and get her car repossed.
 
Maybe there is a park near by she can take the child to. It would be good for her to get out daily. Or maybe she should put the baby in day care and get a part time job to start. The baby might not be getting the best from mom if she isn't feeling good about herself. Have her check into some help with child care thur the state or county. A day care not in a private home one that has qualified teachers is best. I hope this was somewhat helpful. Good Luck helping her work this out you are a good friend :)
 
Perhaps, the doctor can refer a social worker and a nurse to visit her and the baby on a weekly or as needed basis. That is what came to my mind. I hope it helps. Thank you for being such a caring and compassionate friend. God bless you.
 
One thing that may be a big help to her is getting out. Maybe getting a part time job....getting involved in a mothers group.....something that gets her out and interacting with people. Isolation is VERY depressing. I know when my son was very young I worked part time overnight baking with one other person there.....hardly any interaction outside that and my son. When he was 1 and a half i switched to working daytime, where i dealt with customers all day, and more coworkers. It really helped my moods out a lot.

No I'm not saying thats a cure all....even for myself, since I have bipolar, it took meds and i still deal with depression at times......but being completely isolated is really not a good thing
 
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