Anyone who thinks it's helpful to say to someone with depression "don't be sad" is an idiot. You have to say "don't be depressed"
this post was submitted on 06 Nov 2023
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For anyone who is interested in how it actually feels. Or at least felt for me. One day I noticed I haven't had a really bad day in a while. It kind of crept up on me as slow and gradual change. That's it.
Also fuck depression.
Have you tried NOT being depressed?
Depends on who you ask.
Me? Yes, I've tried many times. It doesn't matter, nothing will change.
My few friends? He tries but focuses on the wrong things.
My family? He doesn't try.
We made it, depression is no more
We did it, Lemmy!!
There, there little bear
Great, with even depression gone I'm now truly all alone.
I only see people with depression complain about what other people say. But what are they supposed to say? If you want someone to say something that is helpful talk to a professional and dont complain when other people dont magically cure your depression with a few words
There's plenty to say if you are actually interested and read up on it.
The point isn't always to say "helpful" things like you think of them. They are more likely to be harmful. Depression can't be solved by a sentence. Neither can it be solved by "talking to a professional". It's a long and arduous process. Also depression isn't about being "sad" even. It's a very misunderstood disorder.
Except for when douchebags tell us to just feel better. It's not your place to say anything unless you are a medical professional.