Most people with adept knowledge about depression are aware of how deadly it can be and the toll it takes on your health—mental and physical—and how it can lead to death. There are cures for it, like therapy or modern medicine, but honestly, talking about it sometimes could go a long way in easing some of the heaviness that comes with depression. It’s not easy to talk about, but some people find the courage to confide in their friends or family, only to have their concerns and pain dismissed. As a friend or family member, you can easily be a confidant for others, just as someone else is a confidant for you. The worst thing that could be done is to have someone share their pain with you, seeking solace and comfort, and you respond with remarks like “everyone goes through it” or “my own is even more than yours.”
Sure, you might be going through a lot as well, but that doesn’t validate being dismissive toward that person. Most of us are trying to be better people, and this attitude is not a trait of a better person. This applies to anyone going through a rough time in their life, needing a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to, only to be told that their hurt doesn’t matter—that others are going through it and they’re not complaining. This is just outright insensitive, immature, and wrong. You don’t have to say anything to that person; you just need to sit and be a listening ear for them. Even that small gesture will go a long way for them. Let’s do better in this aspect for ourselves and those around us. Have a nice day!
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