There are many many things that you can (and should) say to a person who suffers from depression, here are 15 of those things, just to give people an idea of how to talk to someone with depression. Be kind in the words you speak. Let your words, and your actions, radiate love and compassion.
Things you can (and should) say to a person who suffers from depression:
- You’re not alone
- I’m not going to leave or abandon you
- You’re not crazy
- You’re important to me, you matter to me
- You’re never a burden
- I’m not giving up on you
- I’m sorry you’re feeling depressed
- You are not your depression
- I’m here for you
- There’s nothing wrong with you. Depression is an illness and it can happen to anyone
- I know it doesn’t seem like it right now, but you won’t always feel this way
- I’m glad you’re here
- I’m here to listen
- I love you
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