Helpless

I have a friend that is really depressed today. Woke up that way. I get it and have been there so many times. She says she thinks she should go to the doctor. I agree. She's in the middle of some huge life changes and could probably use some bridging to get through it. But it leaves me feeling so helpless as a friend. My empathy really gets in the way! But I can't be any other way. Cold hearten bastered just doesn't fit.