Worst things to say to those who are depressed...

Posted by Penny on June 30, 2003, at 13:58:25

Hi all.
I wanted to invite everyone to help me compile a list of the worst things someone can say to a person who is depressed. I have my favorites, and I'd like to hear yours! Feel free to include your replies to those comments as well!!!
thanks.
Penny
:-b
My favorites:
1. You need to try harder to beat this. (from grandma's letter)
2. Did you have a good therapy session? Do you feel better now? (What IS a *good* therapy session???)
3. When you're feeling down, just get up and get busy. (also from grandma's letter)
4. Remember, exercise releases endorphins... (From my gp, of course - what if you can't pull yourself out of bed??)
5. Work on that positive thinking! (Uh, okay, that might work when I'm mildly depressed, but not when I'm feeling suicidal!!!)

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Worst things to say to those who are depressed... Penny 6/30/03
Re: Worst things to say to those who are depressed... Brio D Chimp 6/30/03
just a comment yesac 6/30/03
Re: Worst things to say to those who are depressed... whiterabbit 6/30/03
Re: just a comment » yesac Brio D Chimp 6/30/03
On second thought or what I learned in therapy :) Brio D Chimp 6/30/03
Re: Worst things to say to those who are depressed... Gabbix2 6/30/03
Re: just a comment an observation » yesac Gabbix2 6/30/03
Re: just a comment » yesac judy1 6/30/03
That's it exactly! Thanks for making it clear! (nm) » Gabbix2 Brio D Chimp 6/30/03
Re: Worst things to say to those who are depressed... noa 6/30/03
Re: Worst things to say to those who are depressed... Dinah 6/30/03
Re: Worst things to say to those who are depressed... Merci 6/30/03
You're too SENSITIVE kara lynne 7/1/03
List giget 7/1/03
Re: List giget 7/1/03
Re: List Dinah 7/1/03
Re: List » Dinah Penny 7/1/03
variations on Dinah's and Giget's yesac 7/1/03
You are very welcome » Brio D Chimp Gabbix2 7/1/03
Re: just a comment » Brio D Chimp yesac 7/1/03
Don't shoot the messenger!! Willow 7/1/03
Re: Don't shoot the messenger!! » Willow Gabbix2 7/1/03
SNAP OUT OF IT!! (nm) kid47 7/2/03

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