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Don't hop into making suggestions. First, empathize & make sure she knows you support & respect her. Then get her to make a list of everything in her life, marking the things that - without illusions - really make her happy or not. Get her to acknowledge that she's no use to herself or anyone if she breaks down & show how ultimately taking care of herself allows her to think more clearly & act more effectively.