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What Not to say to People with Mental Illness...

So, if you have a mental health condition, chances are that you have heard some awful things that either make you angry, triggered, or upset. This is a list of those things!


DISCLAMER:

Don't take this post too serious! Try and have a little laugh at how ridiculously annoying and repetitive these comments are!


TW: this post contains mentions of slurs, offensive sayings, stupid comments and a lot of awful things to say about mental health.


1. You are overreacting.

2. Just get over it...

3. Have you tried yoga?

4. Going outside will help you.

5. You never hang out anymore, you are so boring.

6. I get anxious too.

7. You are making it up.

8. Its all in your head!

9. Depression? You mean sad.

10. Everyone gets upset.

11. You aren't eating right.

12. you are really fat!

13. you are too skinny!

14. I act different sometimes too.

15. I liked you better before.

16. you used to be fun.

17. Your life is amazing!

18. I wish I was you/ looked like you/ had that disorder.

19. So, does that mean you are crazy?

20. PSYCHO!

21. Please don't cry around me.

22. You always bring the mood down.

23. I hear voices too! Its just your thoughts...

24. Thats really hot!

25. What gave you -disorder-?

26. Only soldiers can have PTSD.

27. Im soooo OCD!

28. My new post only got 5 likes... Im so depressed!

29. I hate getting my photo taken! I must have anxiety.

30. You are insane!

31. You can't be suicidal?!?

32. My -family member- has that.

33. You need to go to hospital

34. You are faking everything!

35. No one likes you anymore.

36. Why do you have to act like this?

37. Its not that bad.

38. Well my life is worse!

39. I like crazy people.

40. You should be locked up.

41. Why do you cry all the time, its annoying/embarrassing!

42. You are too young/old for that disorder.

43. Just grow up.

44. The world isn't about you

45. No one cares!

46. Are you the guy from 'split'?

47. Tell me about your trauma?

48. Do you cut yourself?

49. Just eat like a normal person.

50. You always smile though???


HALF WAY THERE! :)


51. I use to be depressed until I started sports.

52. I hate public speaking too.

53. You don't seem sick?

54. Only crazy people have mental illnesses!

55. will you hurt me? (yes if you keep saying stupid things hahahaha)

56. Are you dangerous?

57. Ugh everyone is suicidal sometimes its no big deal.

58. What if you meditate?

59. Did you forget your meds this morning?

60. Take a chill pill!

61. Just don't stress.

62. I don't want to hang out anymore.

63. Does your -family member- know?

64. Do you have to see a therapist and lay in a chair?

65. Have you worn a straight jacket?

66. ever done something illegal?

67. Just smile!

68. Why do you always sit alone?

69. Im sure you are fine.

70. I don't believe you!

71. that disorder isn't real!

72. How many meds are you on?

73. OCD is just being clean.

74. You don't have Bipolar, you are just moody.

75. I don't think you are sick?

76. Are you sure?

77. I think you just need more rest.

78. I have trouble sleeping too #insomia am right?!?

79. You can't have an eating disorder, you aren't skinny enough!

80. Its just an iron deficiency.

81. You have so much to live for...

82. its okay.

83. If you do -blank- like me then you wouldn't be depressed.

84. how long have you been suicidal?

85. HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA Nice joke

86. people have it worse...

87. Social phobia is just an excuse to be rude!

88. Its my fault isn't it?

89. What made you like this?

90. Ill call an ambulance so you don't hurt yourself.

91. I don't think you have -disorder-!

92. Who said you have that!

93. Im a bit crazy too!

94. Self-care is selfish

95. But you are so pretty?!?!?!

96. Hhhmmmm I don't know.

97. people with -disorder- are dangerous.

98. You will be fine, trust me.

99. Stop lying and just admit you are rude.

100. Mental health isn't important.


SOOO, that was annoying to write haha. I bet that most people with metal health issues can say that at least one of these things has been said to them and its so annoying to hear. Not only are people who say these things just making it worse, but sometimes they think they are right I saying this stuff!?!?!?! It blows my mind that these things get said all the time and no one talks about how annoying they are.


If you don't have mental health issues then please please please don't say these things!!!!!! They can actually be really hurtful and damaging to those who have mental health issues.


I had been asked to make this post by quite a few people and finally decided to make it. I hope you had a little laugh at how dumb these things are. Don't take this post too serious as it was half meant to shine a light on the things that people with mental illness are tired of hearing, and half meant to make you giggle at how ridiculous these comments are.


As always I hope that you are all having a beautiful day and that you keep smiling!


Jen xx



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MeetingAllofMe
MeetingAllofMe
Oct 01, 2019

Thanks Jen. Well done actually writing those down, can't imagine how difficult that must have been. Such important information your sharing. As always we appreciate your blog so much.

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