Depressed people won’t reach out. And we think we prefer being alone. Only a true friend insists, gently, on lunch.
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This is true and only a few people can notice and insist.
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Please see my pinned tweet for an expansion on this reality, & refer to my profile for how I wish to change the foundational basis of how we care & respond to everyone & anyone at risk needing support, celebrities or people unknown - the struggle is the same & the
#stigma is too.
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I have been facing depression for most of my life. Drs give out meds and hook you up with counselors. I couldn't believe that one of those counselors told me that I would make a great prostitute. I had told him that my brother had molested me.


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Oh my goodness, wtf was wrong with him? Reason I don't believe in most of them. How could he tell u that
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Yeah I tell ya. I was 17 and a basket case. Nevertheless I'm pretty sure he lost his job and I went into a private institution for a few months. I'll never forget
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I am glad you fought and are here to talk about it.
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Why would you post this on an article about depression and people needing support from those close to them?
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But be ready to NOT show up if asked. Few things are so annoying as someone who's determined that they will by GOD fix you, especially when you're not broken. Remember a depressive can't understand what's wrong with you either - you didn't used to be stupid.
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Care about them enough to pay attention and really listen to them in all ways
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Well, to be fair, a poor person cooks a bowl of pasta, the world keeps turning unaware. An outspoken model of personal strength commits suicide, the world that thought they knew him wants answers. And they’re frightened. And we worry others will follow so we must talk.
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What not to say: you need to smile more, stop taking the tablets, be strong for us etc.
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Get them professional help and don't leave them alone!
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Goes for school kids too.
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Actually talking about suicide can trigger those feelings. After reading post after post on Twitter I'm depressed AF. It doesn't take long for me to start feeling suicidal.
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Same boat
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