The following are some things to avoid when you know someone is depressed.
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Avoid criticism or blaming the person for depressed behaviour. |
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Avoid talking about the person with depression - talk with them. |
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Avoid the expectation that the person will just 'snap out of it'. |
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Avoid trying to do everything for the person with depression, even though that may seem like helping. |
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Avoid excluding the person with depression from family discussions, though these may become more difficult for a while. |
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Avoid staying quiet: ask questions! |
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Avoid trying to fix all bad habits during recovery from depression. |
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Avoid making any major life decisions during a depressive illness. |
