What should you not say to someone who is mentally ill?

10 things not to say to someone with a mental illness

1. “It’s all in your head.”
2. “Come on, things could be worse!”
3. “Snap out of it!”
4. “But you have a great life, you always seem so happy!”
5. “Have you tried chamomile tea?”
6. “Everyone is a little down/moody/OCD sometimes – it’s normal.”
7. “This too shall pass.”

What must be done to avoid depression?

Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly. Reach out to family and friends when times get hard. Get regular medical checkups, and see your provider if you don’t feel right. Get help if you think you’re depressed.

Is there a comfort in knowing yourself as a depressed person?

There had been a certain comfort when I’d figured out that depression was far more pervasive than I’d ever imagined. The condition accounted for so many of the problems I had long taken as proof of how empty I was. Knowing myself as a depressed person was a big step up from knowing myself as a worthless one.

What does it feel like to not be depressed?

People who struggle with depression sometimes have minutes, hours, or days when things feel real again and they can see a glimpse of what it feels like not to be depressed. “Every now and then the clouds would clear, and it was like I was alive again.

What to say to someone who is going through depression?

“I’m Here for You”. Depression can feel as if no one understands what you are feeling or even cares enough to begin to understand, which can be isolating and overwhelming. When you reach out to a friend, letting them know that you are going to be there every step of the way can be very reassuring.

Is it better to keep quiet around a depressed loved one?

A little later, we’re going to explore when saying nothing is better, but as a general rule, please don’t hide or keep quiet around your depressed loved one. Keeping quiet, treating those with depression differently, that becomes supporting evidence for the lies their illness tells them.