Ineffective Communication: 5 'Helpful' Remarks You Should Not Say To People With Depression

Words are powerful tools that can either improve or worsen a person or a situation. For this reason, knowing what to say and what not to say to different kinds of people -- especially those with depression -- is a very important life skill. Here are some of the seemingly "helpful" remarks you should not say to people with depression.

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1. You Will Be Alright; Everyone Goes Through Depression

Sadness can never be compared to depression. "Because depression - the disease - is chronic while sadness, sorrow, and/or 'depressed feelings' are temporary," Babble explains.

2. Things Could Be Much Worse

Things can always be worse whatever the situation is. A depressed person is very much aware that some people have it worse than him but this knowledge never makes the mental illness go away.

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3. Try Alternative Treatments Like Exercise, Meditation & Healthy Diet

Many depressed patients are athletes and many are also religious people. While those alternative treatments can have a positive effect on treating depression, medical treatment is still necessary for most people with the illness.

4. You Have So Much To Be Happy About

People with depression usually have a lot to be grateful for. However, depression is a mental disease that prevents a person from getting happiness and satisfaction even from good things, Help Guide shares.

5. It Is All In Your Head

Saying this to a person with depression is very dangerous. This statement can make a depressed person feel even weaker, crazier, more pathetic and worthless than ever before. Always remember that people with depression usually have suicidal thoughts.