What Not To Say To Someone With Depression

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Depression and the talk of depression is being more and more talked about now rather

than it used to be. I don't necessarily think it's more common but people are more open and

ok with talking about with their personal experiences with it. There are many things

not to say to people, not only with depression but other mental illnesses. If you know 

someone who is suffering and dealing with depression and you want to help but don't

know what is the right thing to say, then I put together 5 things you of what not to say.

These have all been said to me and these are my own experiences and opinions.

What have you got to be depressed about?

A lot of thing that people don't understand is that you don't necessarily have to have

a reason or experience a traumatic moment to be depressed. You can have the picture

perfect life and have everything you want yet you can still be depressed.

You don't look depressed

Depression and other mental illnesses can be some of the worst yet as you can't

physical see them then people think you are fine. It's not always the case. A lot of 

people tend to put on a fake face and smile in order for them to look ok.

Someone else has it much worse than you

Yes there are many people out there who are in much worse situations that you

but saying that is like saying that you can't be happy because someone else

has more to something to be happier about. 

Get over it and be happy

We all deal with depression in different ways. Some people can give themselves a

talk in order to feel better. But some people need medication or help from friends

and families, and some people live with depression for their whole life.

It's hormones, you're not depressed

When I was in high school all the teachers used to say this to me and it used to

make me feel worse about myself. Hormones can be a horrible things and can make

you feel horrible but nobody else is going through what you are and you know

you're mind and how you feel. Don't tell others how they should feel.

xoxo

Lea-Mai