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I think someone may have posted something like this before, but I don't remember for sure. But what do you think are things you should not say to someone who's suffering from depression?
My list includes:
1. Usually, it's just something in your diet,
2. You've just been through a lot, that's all it is.
3. If you would just trust in Jesus, you wouldn't be going through all this and wouldn't need meds.
4. You need to pray/read your Bible/go to church more.
5. You didn't pray hard enough (or correctly).
6. What secret sin are you living in that you're not telling me about? (or "there's got to be some unconfessed sin in your life")
7. You need to get right with God.
8. You are living in unforgiveness.
9. The doctors just told you that so they can make money off of you.
10. You just worry too much.
11. You just need to get more motivated.
12. "I just tell myself that I'm o.k."
13. Well, if you would just learn how to drive......
14. or....if you would just get a job......
15. You're not crazy!
16. Don't tell anyone--it'll make me look bad.
or some of my personal favorites for those of us who have been in and out of 12 step groups (Like AA or NA):
a) you need to get a sponsor
b) you aren't working the program/steps
c) you're not going to enough meetings
d) you're replacing the alcoholic/drugs with medication
e) you're not really sober; you're just a dry drunk
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