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You don’t want to say the wrong thing or something that may make them feel even worse. So what are some things you can say?
Rosie Overfield, registered counsellor and AVA ‘Mental Health First Aid’ instructor offers some suggestions about what not to say and more importantly, what you can say to support those around you.
1. Cheer up
2. You need to snap out of this
3. There’s always someone else worse off
4. No one ever said life was easy
5. Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
6. Believe me, I know how you feel. I was depressed once for several days.
7. Haven’t you grown tired of all this “me, me, me” stuff yet?
8. Have you tried herbal tea?
9. You just need to get out more
10. Everyone feels a little OCD at some point
1. I’m here for youFor more resources visit the Vetanswers Resources Page: Are you ok? Don’t let the silence win
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