Tension can kill. Looking at everything that can go wrong can cause someone to snap. Looking at everything that is going on and seeing what is bad about it can cause many problems. The biggest thing that you can do to help your significant other is to encourage them to relax, to calm down. It can be a hard thing to do though.

Try to show them to good side of things. The best way to do that is to put a good spin on things. Show them that even if things look bad, they are not really so. Find activities that are calming, or offer massages. Being proactive here is a good thing. Dont wait for them to come to you, encourage them to sign up for activities that will calm them. Yoga classes are a good choice here. If it is a nice day, a walk in the park is also a good option. By getting them out into the sun and doing something thats relaxing, the tension will start to melt away. By encouraging these activities, you will be able to help your boyfriend or girlfriend start to calm down. That is an important step towards curing depression because that is what they sometimes need to prevent symptoms for escalating.