My son is depressed and I don't know how to help him

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My 22-year-old son was recently was diagnosed with clinical depression. He is always sad and fatigued. This has been going on for about the past six months. He is seeing a therapist once a week, but he always seems spaced out and very quiet. I am a hyper and outgoing person, and I am very worried that I don't know how to communicate with him. I live in fear I may say something to hurt him, and I need advice about how to deal with all these issues – it's very scary and frustrating.

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