Unhelpful Things to Say to Someone When They’re Having a Hard Time

Completely unhelpful things to say to someone having a hard time (whether it's depression, anxiety, loss, or whatever else): ⬇️⬇️⬇️

🙃 "Just smile."

➡️ Um, no. Toxic positivity is real, and forcing me to smile is encouraging me to mask real emotions and stuff them down. Completely off-base.



🫥 "All storms run out of rain."

➡️ Okay, yes, but right now I am getting pelted on by hail and rain, and this is not really helping. Next...



🧠 "It's all in your head. Mind over matter."

➡️ Sure thing, captain. I'll get right on that. Great tip 🙄

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❓What other unhelpful "pieces of advice" have you heard?

🤔What helpful things has someone said to you when you were going through it?

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