Telling people to PM (private message) you is often a good idea. It tends to be easier for people to explain their feelings if they don't really know who they're talking to, plus directly messaging the person is much easier than just talking through comments. However, if you're offering for them to PM you, don't tell them they have to. Try to help and convince them as much as possible, but make sure that it's their decision in the end, and they aren't just talking to you because you made it seem as though they had to.
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Stupid Things People Say to Depressed People
AcakProbably not a great first book, but oh well. Basically, I've seen people commenting on the bios or whatever of people cutting, not eating, about to kill themselves, people with depression, that kind of thing, and some of the stuff those people say...