Not only for the person suffering from depression, but also for you as a family member or friend, it poses a significant burden. As a relative, you may feel helpless, overwhelmed, and often develop feelings of guilt or even anger towards the affected individual. There are many pieces of advice on how to deal with someone who is depressed, but there are few suggestions on how you can still manage your own life. Susanne Hühn specifically addresses you, the relative of someone with depression, and provides valuable tips and exercises on how to take good care of yourself. She shows you how to recognize the difference between loving care and codependency, and encourages you to do a lot for the person with depression, but everything for yourself.