What to say when they ask “Have you tried just being more positive?”

When someone asks you Have you tried just being more positive? in response to your struggles…

How to react when they tell you to “toughen up”

When someone tells you to toughen up, it can be infuriating, invalidating, and unhelpful. This phrase…

How to respond to “You’re just seeking attention”

Handling conversations about mental health can be tricky, especially when someone implies that you’re just seeking…

What to say when they ask “Why do you always have to talk about this?”

Handling conversations about mental health can be a delicate matter, especially when others don’t understand or…

What to say when they ask “Are you feeling better now?”

Handling conversations about our mental health can be a delicate matter, especially when someone asks about…

What to say when they ask “Why can’t you just calm down?”

Handling conversations about mental health can be tough, especially when others don’t quite understand what we’re…

What to say when they make jokes about depression

Handling conversations about depression can be a delicate matter, especially when someone tries to make light…

How to react when they say “Just get over it”

When someone tells you to just get over it, it can be incredibly frustrating and invalidating.…

What to say when they ask “Are you okay?” when you’re not

Handling conversations about our well-being can be daunting, especially when we’re not feeling our best. When…

Responding to “You’re being too emotional”

When someone tells you that you’re being too emotional, it can be frustrating, dismissive, and even…