Things TO say to people with depression
Jul. 27th, 2006 11:38 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
dreamer_easyBy popular (and eminently sensible) request!
From alt.support.depression
As you can see, these boil down to taking it seriously, not judging, and being supportive. I'd add something like "Why don't I drive you to the doctor?", since people with depression are notorious for not being able to get their shit together. >:-)
If you're trying to help someone who's mentally ill, it's also very important to look after yourself - make sure you give yourself time to get a break, to relax, to get enough sleep.
From alt.support.depression
As you can see, these boil down to taking it seriously, not judging, and being supportive. I'd add something like "Why don't I drive you to the doctor?", since people with depression are notorious for not being able to get their shit together. >:-)
If you're trying to help someone who's mentally ill, it's also very important to look after yourself - make sure you give yourself time to get a break, to relax, to get enough sleep.
