Depression

Depression is a very serious state that can destroy someone’s physical and mental wellbeing.
Depression can lead to suicide.
Depression can weaken your immunity.

If you’re feeling depressed, please talk to a counselor, someone older your doctor or someone you trust and confide in.

What Not to Say to Someone Who’s Depressed

•It’s all in your head, come off it.

• You are not the first person
to experience this, I also do a lot of time.

•Cheer up.

•Be yourself, drink up and move on.

•In this life, you are lonely, no one really cares about you.

•Try to look on the bright side and don’t worry.

What to Say

it’s important that you respond to them in a lovely, caring, compassionate and supportive way. You could use phrases such as:

•I will available to be a shoulder you can lean on anytime.

•So sorry that you are going through a lot.

•How can I be of help?

•This must be very difficult for you.

•It’s okay to feel this way.

Remember, asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness. Whenever you feel depressed, talk to someone.