Because here’s the thing: Reminding someone that life is worth living is — 99 percent of the time — pretty good advice! A depressed friend of mine says he gets through suicidal moments by reminding himself of all of the upcoming movies he’s looking forward to that he won’t get to see if he kills himself. It’s silly, he admits, but it works, because it reminds him there are things he loves that are worth living for, no matter how much evidence his depression presents to the contrary. And when you’re someone who loves a person with mental illness, the best thing you can do is simply hold onto her and let her know you’re there, even if it doesn’t do anything.
My wife has depression. There’s finally a TV show that understands our relationship. - Vox (via oldfilmsflicker)
