As someone who has been on both sides of the depressed coin, this is what works for me when I'm on a down swing. As a friend, offer up simple options. "Want to

As someone who has been on both sides of the depressed coin, this is what works for me when I'm on a down swing. As a friend, offer up simple options. "Want to watch Planet Earth 2 for a bit?", "Want to take a walk to the store with me?", "have you heard this new album? want to listen to it?" Honestly 30-45 mins of in person time is enough to help squash feelings of loneliness without adding on pressure to entertain or "fit in" if the person isn't feeling it. Be consistent. It's hard to get fed up with someone who is depressed. But you being there is worth a lot even if they don't show it.