When a person is in a depressive episode, it is vital to know with what they say, what’s them and what’s not them. Irritability is common in a depressive episode, so if they snap at you, if they lash out at you and say anything against you, do not take it personally. It’s not them talking, it’s the depression. And it is vital that you do NOT snap back. This will only worsen the situation and drive them deeper into the episode. It is vital to know what is them, and what’s not them in a depressive episode. Just whatever you do, do not snap back at them. Be patient with them and continue to show them love. 💚

