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Here Are 36 Things NOT To Say To Someone Suffering From Depression

"No one ever said life was fair."

Kady Keck

Jul 14, 2019

Shippensburg University

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Depression is a serious mood disorder. No, it's not just "feeling blue" from time to time. It affects your daily activities, the way you think, and how you feel. There are so many people that do not take depression seriously, and that is downright disgusting. These people will end up making someone feel worse than they already do, telling them to "get over it" or "just cheer up." Down below is a list of things you should NEVER say to someone with depression, and these are just a few.

1. "Cheer Up!"

2. "It's all in your head."

3. "Stop feeling sorry for yourself."

4. "But your life is going so well!"

5. "There are a lot of people worse off..."

6. "Happiness is a choice."

7. "Think positive!"

8. "Snap out of it."

9. "You should get out more."

10. "No one ever said life was fair."

11. "It's a beautiful day!"

12. "Get over it."

13. "I just want to help you."

14. "You're wallowing in self-pity."

15. "It can't be THAT bad."

16. "It's your own fault."

17. "I understand." (Unless you suffer from depression yourself, you DON'T understand)

18. "This too shall pass."

19. "You're not trying hard enough."

20. "Be thankful!"

21. "Lighten up!"

22. "Have you tried praying?"

23. "Everyone gets depressed sometimes."

24. "You just want attention."

25. "Turn to the Lord."

26. "Stop being so dramatic."

27. "Your problems aren't that big of a deal."

28. "Clearly you refuse to work on yourself."

29. "Stop taking all those pills."

30. "But you don't LOOK depressed..."

31. "We all have bad days."

32. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

33. "You're bringing ME down..."

34. "Find a new hobby."

35. "What do YOU have to be depressed about?"

36. "Depression is just a state of mind."

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Here Are 36 Things NOT To Say To Someone Suffering From Depression

"No one ever said life was fair."

In This Article:

1. "Cheer Up!"

2. "It's all in your head."

3. "Stop feeling sorry for yourself."

4. "But your life is going so well!"

5. "There are a lot of people worse off..."

6. "Happiness is a choice."

7. "Think positive!"

8. "Snap out of it."

9. "You should get out more."

10. "No one ever said life was fair."

11. "It's a beautiful day!"

12. "Get over it."

13. "I just want to help you."

14. "You're wallowing in self-pity."

15. "It can't be THAT bad."

16. "It's your own fault."

17. "I understand." (Unless you suffer from depression yourself, you DON'T understand)

18. "This too shall pass."

19. "You're not trying hard enough."

20. "Be thankful!"

21. "Lighten up!"

22. "Have you tried praying?"

23. "Everyone gets depressed sometimes."

24. "You just want attention."

25. "Turn to the Lord."

26. "Stop being so dramatic."

27. "Your problems aren't that big of a deal."

28. "Clearly you refuse to work on yourself."

29. "Stop taking all those pills."

30. "But you don't LOOK depressed..."

31. "We all have bad days."

32. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

33. "You're bringing ME down..."

34. "Find a new hobby."

35. "What do YOU have to be depressed about?"

36. "Depression is just a state of mind."

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Sometimes, we just can't help the feelings we have

1. Wow. My voice sounds amazing with this song.

2. Okay, if you can't sing, don't do it.

3. But wait, I don't think I can be friends with someone who isn't going to jam out in the car with me.

4. Dance part in the car! Even when I'm alone. Because every song is my favorite.

5. Stop light. Act calm. Be cool.

6. Yes! Green light! Back at it!

7. I don't know this song, but I'm going to sing along anyway.

8. Why am I not famous yet?

9. Being next to someone who can't sing so you feel good about yourself because you rock!

10. OK, I'm so good. I need to sing louder so I can help these people out.

11. My voice doesn't reach some of those notes, maybe I should sit this one out.

12. Randomly bursting out in song and getting weird looks because of it.

13. God, thank you so much for giving me a good voice.

14. Man, I feel bad for people who can't sing.

15. Was I just humming? Did they hear me?

16. Having dance moves to go along with most songs.

17. Not being able to stop yourself at correcting people when they mess up.

18. Maybe I should post myself singing.

19. Nah, can't do it. Dumb idea.

20. Having my own personal concert in the shower. Every single time.

Normal people wouldn't understand

1. Having time to nap between classes or at all.

2. Waking up 10 minutes before your class starts and making it there in time.

3. Making it to class in general

4. Only having to hit the snooze button three times.

5. When you didn't do the homework and the teacher decides not to collect it for that day.

6. Getting that "I'm sorry, but class is cancelled" email.

7. Finding a quiet seat in the library.

8. Actually enjoying a class and understanding all of the material.

9. Having a friend to eat lunch with.

10. Finishing an assignment before the due date.

11. When there is free food on campus.

Becuase of all things to be addicted to, you're addicted to making money.

1. You can't remember your last day off.

2. Whenever someone asks to hang out, you're working.

3. When you do see your friends, you're in a "treating mood."

4. You work so much you don't have time to spend the money you're making.

5. You're too tired to function when you aren't working.

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