Don’t say: “No one ever said life was fair.”
千萬別說:“生活本來就是不公平的。”
This comes off as a dismissal of your friend’s feelings.
Don’t say: “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.”
千萬別說:“別再自顧自憐。”
Your friend does not know how to stop feeling depressed. Depression is a physical illness, like diabetes or heart disease, and sufferers cannot get over it just by trying harder.
Don’t say: “So you’re depressed. Aren’t you always?”
千萬別說:“你是不是總這么愁眉苦臉???”
This minimizes what can be a serious disorder.
Don’t say: “It’s your own fault.”
千萬別說:“這都你自己的錯。”
No one chooses depression.
Don’t say: “Believe me, I know how you feel. I was once depressed for several days.”
千萬別說:“相信我,我知道你的感受。我曾經(jīng)郁悶了好幾天。”
Depression is different from just feeling sad or blue.