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DON'TS

Cheer UP! (Please don't say that again.)

It could be worse! (Yes it could, but now is ok.)

What’s your problem? (This is often hard to deal with, best to ignore)

I'm sure it's not all that bad. (Sometimes not so bad, sometimes worse)

What makes you think anyone cares? (We know our friends do)

Grow Up! (We hope never to grow up, just wiser)

Pull yourself up by the bootstraps! (We would if in reach)

Lighten up! (Is very difficult to do, much easier to say)

Get off those pills! (Without these pills we may not be able to cope with the pain/stress, is that what you want?)

Take something! (If a medical professional suggests a treatment, then we will)

Have you been praying? Depression is a sin you know. (Prayer is a way with dealing with this problem)

It is all in your head so snap out of it. (We only wish it was that easy)

Stop feeling sorry for yourself. (Depression is part of an illness such as this)

You have so many things to be thankful for. (Daily we think of that)

What do you have to be depressed about? (The guilt associated with this is usually a good start)

Do you have pms? (As of now, we do. So you better run)

You need to get out more. (Sometimes enviromental factors affect us greatly)

Are you are looking for attention (Just a friend to lean on)

You need a hobby, you need a job, you need a cause, you need… (A helping hand and a friendly smile, or a hug from a friend)

Do you like feeling this way? (No, thank you)

You need a real tragedy to get some perspective. (We have enough tragedy to wish any more)

And the all time favourite

We all have our cross to bear. (Yes we all do, and being reminded of ours helps no one).