{"id":486,"date":"2007-09-13T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2007-09-13T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/beyondblue\/2007\/09\/ways-to-insult-someone-with-de.html"},"modified":"2007-09-13T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2007-09-13T10:30:00","slug":"ways-to-insult-someone-with-de","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/beyondblue\/2007\/09\/ways-to-insult-someone-with-de.html","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Insult Someone with Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

While we’re on the topic of how to say something, or (in my case) how to say something from your hideout in the bathroom, here’s a great post from James over at Finding Optimism on “Ways to Insults Someone with Depression<\/a>.” Thanks to Larry Parker for mentioning it.
\nHere are James’s favorite ones, but go to his post (by clicking here) <\/a>to read the whole thing. And you might consider stuffing this piece of literature in every family member’s stocking at Christmas. Just to make for a nice and comfortable holiday.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“What you need is a good kick up the backside.”
\n“Go out and buy yourself some clothes. That will pick you up.”
\n“Are you sure you don\u2019t have a mental problem?”
\n“How about I cook you a good meal. That will make things better.”
\n“Have you tried acupuncture?”
\n“Get a job!”
\nAnd the all time best:
\n“Why don\u2019t you try not being depressed.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On that same post, he links to an article on things you SHOULD say, “Things to Say to Someone With Depression<\/a>.” That’s an excellent post as well. You could include that in stockings, as well. Or, better yet, just ask James to host your family holiday. He’s coming to my house this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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