This is a very real and respectable thing you are doing for your friend. There is a mix of mentalitys on here and I am glad to see your compassion. I totally think that discipline is a great way to deal with depression. I have noticed that at times of my greatest despair, my life, thoughts, and actions are all out of balance. Over the summer I work, and because I'm not at the university I go out with friends and indulge every night. I quickly end up depressed and miserable, but when school come back I find balance and discipline. I seem to come and go in waves, the best part is I am learning and I know how to quickly bring myself back to a place of discipline. Your friend will just have to learn on his own.
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