Posted by Brio D Chimp on June 30, 2003, at 14:38:19
In reply to 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!!!)
6. I know exactly how you feel.(NO you don't)7. I'm depressed too but I got up and went to work this morning. (which proves you're not as depressed as I am)
8.Think about people who are suffering from (insert any manner of hideous disease or misfortune)That's a real cheerer upper.
9. Smile God loves you (yeah but not enough to smite you for saying something so insensitive)
10. Please Be Civil
poster:Brio D Chimp
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