My best friend has zero self confidence . . . she is always downing herself and saying that everyone is better than her. I have to constantly tell her how great she is and everything . . .

She’s my best friend . . . but I honestly don’t know how much longer I can take this. She just brings my mood down constantly. She is such an amazing person, but she refuses to see it and is really just a downer.

I don’t know what to do! I don’t want to loose her! But I don’t think I’m helping her and she is really scaring me with how much she puts herself down lately! She needs me right now . . . but I need her too. She’s my best friend and the only one I can talk to about things, but lately it’s all about her. And I really want to help her but I don’t know how much I can do!

What do you think I should do? How can I help her? Please help!

Be Honest. Stand behind her while you are both looking in the mirror and ask her what she sees. After she answers, tell her what you see. Tell her your looking at the most amazing person you know. As well explain what some of her good qualities are, and why you think she is such an amazing friend.
Depression is a very common condition. As her friend, it may be wise to bring this up gently. It’s not normal or healthy to feel so down on yourself. Depending on your age, you can offer to go to her first doctors appointment to support her. If your still in your teenage years, offer to approach her parents with her so she can let them know how she’s been feeling. If she gets the help she needs, she can be back to herself in a short while.