WHAT YOU CAN SAY THAT HELPS

You are not alone in this. I’m here for you.

You may not believe it now, but the way you’re feeling will change.

I may not be able to understand exactly how you feel, but I care about you and want to help.

When you want to give up, tell yourself you will hold on for just one more day, hour, minute—whatever you can manage.

You are important to me. Your life is important to me.

Tell me what I can do now to help you.

WHAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SAYING:

It’s all in your head.

We all go through times like this.

Look on the bright side.

You have so much to live for, why do you want to die?

I can’t do anything about your situation.

Just snap out of it.

What’s wrong with you?

Shouldn’t you be better by now?

Source: The Depression and Bipolar Support   Alliance