Things to not tell people who are struggling with depression
Hey everyone, I know it has been a little while since I have posted. But today I thought I would post about something that a lot of people have asked me about and also, I just feel like I should share it. Basically I've had a ton of people say some things to me that could be very hurtful when you are depressed. A lot of people have asked me as well about what can be very hurtful to say or ask when one is depressed. Below are some things that you should probably not ask or say to one who is depressed. And below I will also write responses:
- "This stuff you are struggling with is all in your mind." - To be honest, this is a very hurtful response. You aren't taking the person's feelings all in. You are most likely just making an assumption and don't know all that is going on.
- "I thought you were stronger than that."- Okay, I don't think anyone should ever say this... Because we are definitely not strong... However, we do have a Savior that can help us and make us stronger.
- "No one ever said life was fair."- Okay, this one just don't use. It just shouldn't be said.
- "Do you feel better now?"- Even if you have good intentions, this can come off as if the person is just saying that you were a burden so they want you better. Just be careful how you say it.
- "Why don't you just grow up?"- Okay, for me this has to be one of the most hurtful things people have ever said to me. Because you know what everyone goes through different struggles, so just because yours looks differently doesn't mean that they aren't grown up because of what they are going through. Everyone handles things differently.
- "Stop feeling sorry for yourself."- Don't say this... Because people have feelings and this is so inconsiderate.
- "There are a lot of people worst off than you."- This basically tells someone that what they are going through doesn't matter. This is super hurtful and so rude to say to someone.
- "You have it so good, why aren't you happy?"- Whoever says this must not know everything you are going through. Yes, we can be happy... But that doesn't mean we can't be sad as well.
- "What do you have to be depressed about."
- "Happiness is a choice."
- "Lighten up."
- "Have you been reading your Bible."- Honestly, I know you guys may think I am terrible... But yes the Bible does help you to better... But when you all of a sudden ask that question... It makes it feel as if you are just going through terrible things because you haven't been reading your Bible a ton. It also, makes me feel like people just assume that I am terrible cause I haven't read the Bible lately.
- "You need to get out more"
- "Well everyone gets depressed sometimes."
- "You don't look depressed."
- "You are just looking for attention."- Well maybe I am actually going through something. Don't assume.
- "I think you are just PMSing."
- "You'll be a better person because of it."- I don't like it when people go about it this way, it makes me think that the person is just trying to hide the way you feel and they don't care.
- "A person your age, should be having the time of your life." - wait, so younger ones can't go through hard times? Never heard of that.
- "Your problems aren't that big."
- "Just don't think about it."
- "Have you tried some tea?"
- "try not being so depressed."
- "Stop whining, go and help other people and you will forget you are depressed."
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