5 Things not to say to a depressed person
Don't tell them to "look on the bright side"
this implies that they're not grateful
this implies that they're not grateful
Don't tell them to "snap out of it"
this is insensitive and can be insulting
this is insensitive and can be insulting
Don't say that "there are people suffering more than you"
a depressed person is still suffering
a depressed person is still suffering
Don't tell them it's because of "lack of faith"
you wouldn't say that to someone with cancer so don't say it to someone depressed
you wouldn't say that to someone with cancer so don't say it to someone depressed
Don't ONLY tell them to read Dua
Of course, this helps but it is only part of the solution. Tell them to also seek professional help.
Of course, this helps but it is only part of the solution. Tell them to also seek professional help.
Inspired by @ShaykhAzhar