Life Without Blues

What to say:

1. You are not alone in this, I’m with you, I’m supporting you
2. I’m not going to leave you
3. I can’t understand what you are feeling, but I can offer my compassion and help
4. Do you want a hug?
5. We will get through this together
6. You are not going mad
7. You are important to me
8. I’m sorry that you are in so much pain
9. I’m going to take care of myself, so you don’t need to worry that your pain may hurt me

What not to say:

1. What’s wrong with you? (no need to ask that question every day)
2. Can’t you just snap out of it?
3. It’s all in your head
4. You’ll be ok. I’ve been depressed for a few days as well
5. Look on the bright side!
6. Why do you want to die if there’s so much to live for?
7. Nobody ever said that life was easy
8. Stop feeling sorry for yourself!
9. It’s all your fault!
10. Try not to be so depressed!

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