I agree with labug, you should quit saying that. Remember to VALIDATE. Validating is NOT telling her that her job is bad, or her boss, or her coworkers or whatever. She says her job s*cks, you say "That sounds very frustrating, I'm sorry you feel that way." If you tell her that her job s*cks, she may be inclined to start defending it. She may even take offense.
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Her: yes, DR prescribed antidepressant and anti anxiety meds to help me get thru the days... Never thought I would resort to medication but don't have another solution until I find a new job.
Me: I am happy to listen if you need to talk.
You keep repeating that too, and it doesn't really sound genuine. She IS talking (texting is a form of communication/ talking), so when you say that WHILE she's talking it sounds like you're trying to brush her off. Instead you should offer her positive support like I said before, because believe me, if she's depressed you definitely WANT her to stay on the med's. So tell her things like "I think it's fantastic that you're trying that, I've heard really good things about A/D's, they can turn your life around." And if you see ANY positive change in her then celebrate it! Tell her that you notice a difference. Encourage her!
