Stuff They Say to Depressed People

Ridiculous things people have said to those who have had depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self harm, suicidal thoughts, or any other type of mental health problem. *Warning: content may be triggering* As of right now, I am not taking asks requesting advice unless they are along the lines of "how do I help my ignorant friend/loved one understand?" I am NOT answering asks with triggering content, or where someone is in crisis because it puts my own recovery in jeopardy. If you are experiencing a crisis, call 911, use an online chat such as imalive.org, or go to your nearest emergency room. If I ever reblog a post from your personal page that you would prefer to keep private, please message me and I will take it down. If you would like me to answer your ask privately, please say so in your ask. Take care of yourselves and stay strong.

[underwhelmingalchemist]

*mom voice* You can get these words back when you know what they mean

[honeydewdrops333]

IN HONOR OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

it is NOT weird to go to therapy

you should NOT feel ASHAMED or EMBARRASSED for seeking medical help for mental problems

your FEELINGS and HEALTH is important and VALID

taking MEDS is A-OKAY and NOTHING to be ashamed of

being depressed does NOT mean you are LAZY

anxiety is REAL and VALID

bpd and bipolar are NOT the same but both are valid\

seeking HELP for SELF HARM is IMPORTANT

struggling with hyper sexuality because of abuse DOES NOT make you DIRTY

your trauma is VALID and NOT your fault

an eating disorder is NOT vain or for attention

ocd is NOT a trend

substance abuse IS hard and we NEED to help those with it

schizophrenia DOES NOT mean someone is crazy or dangerous

dissociation is trauma response and NOT quirky

IT IS IMPULSIVE THOUGHTS NOT INTRUSIVE ONES

THANK YOU, DRINK WATER, TAKE UR MEDS, AND I LOVE YOU GOOD MORNING, GOOD AFTERNOON, AND GOODNIGHT

[braindamaged007-deactivated2024]

[toastbutteregg]

this is sadly relatable

[chronicallylav3nd3r]

if you don’t support people with ‘scary’ mental illnesses, you are not an ally.

you need to support people with ASPD

you need to support people with NPD

you need to support people with DID/OSDD

you need to support people with schizophrenia

you need to support people with psychosis

you need to support people with delusions

and so many more disorders that society has deemed scary, dangerous and/or bad.

[lifeafterpsychiatry]

People with personality disorders are not evil or subhuman. In most cases they are people who faced so much ongoing trauma and neglect during their upbringing that it damaged their development to the point of permanent disability. These are traumatized people who deserve compassion, support and resources, not further dehumanization. They are victims and survivors, not perpetrators

[moonmargaritas]

Fully 9% of the adult population of the US has at least one personality disorder. The idea that in 10 people walking the streets of the US is irredeemably evil is patently ridiculous.

[shitpostinguniverse]

[love-notes-to-survivors]

Friendly reminder that this world was designed for neurotypicals and if you’re neurodiverse or mentally ill and you’re struggling, please be kinder to yourself because you’re doing your best in a world that wasn’t designed for you

[tfw-adhd]

[funnytwittertweets]

[love-notes-to-survivors]

Remember that even good changes can make us feel depressed, because, as creatures of habit, we're resistant to change. That doesn't mean that it wasn't the right choice.

[deadignoredead]

some of y’all need to learn more compassion for adults who are severely mentally ill or disabled… like schizophrenics who still depend on their family members and probably always will have to, autistic people who live in group homes, people with bipolar disorder who attend partial inpatient programs, etc…. people who couldn’t get college degrees, who can’t work. not everyone is like you.

[rejectofsociety]

“Yes, mental illnesses can be stressful and cause issues in relationships with loved ones” and “no, mental illness does not make up a person’s entire personality nor does it make them inherently abusive or a bad person” are two statements that can and must coexist

[skashax666x-deactivated20230107]

[psychi-atric]

"You wouldn't be depressed if you just..."

[gopositivementalhealth]

[mental-mona]

[wholesome-dream]

DO NOT GUILT TRIP PEOPLE WHO ARE MENTALLY ILL.

Its okay if you do not understand everything but dont get mad.

Its okay if you do not know what to say but dont judge.

Listen & offer any support.

Thank you.