How can I best support a friend?

[Supercalifragilist]

This friend of mine has bad social anxiety, they're extremely awkward around me and other, beat themselves up and all. They're really open with me and try to talk to me a lot, but conversations dead-end and are hard for me to go through. I really want to help, to support. I know that they're going through therapy and need and want to talk to me, and it just pains me. I really want to help, and it's so hard for me. I have my own problems, mild depression, and when they open up, it just drags me further down. What do I do? How can I help them?

 

[AngelsTears85]

Hey Supercalifragilist,

I think that you are doing a great job at being a supportive friend, I don't think there is much else you can do...I can tell you must really care for your friend coz you are here trying to find wayz to help and trying to understand...All I can say is just be there for them and contiune what you are doing...You don't have to have all the answers or understand just be a shoulder to lean on and a safe place to land...

Hope things go well for you and your friend