What to NEVER Say to Someone With Depression

Описание: Supporting someone with depression can be incredibly challenging, especially when you're unsure what to say. It's natural to want to help, but some common phrases can unintentionally do more harm than good. When someone is struggling with clinical depression, even well-meaning advice like "just think positively" or "snap out of it" can feel invalidating and isolating. Understanding what not to say is just as important as knowing what to do when offering emotional support. This video explores phrases and comments that often seem helpful on the surface but actually reinforce feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness in people with depression. Many individuals already tell themselves they're not trying hard enough, that they should be over it, or that others have it worse. Hearing those thoughts echoed by someone they care about can deepen their pain and make it harder for them to seek help. Depression is not a character flaw or a mindset issue. It’s a mental health condition that affects thinking, motivation, and energy levels. If you want to be a more compassionate and effective support system, learning how to listen without judgment and validate someone’s experience is key. Sometimes, your presence alone makes the biggest difference.

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