2. You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to...
Okay, here's the truth. I hate this tip! I always feel the need to know what other people are going through, their emotions, experiences, life at home, their long and clumsy journey through mental health. I always want to know. I want to be able to give my friends the support they need. And to do that, a lot of the time I need to know what's wrong or what's upsetting them. But then a lot of the time I end up forcing them. Don't force them. It's one of the worst things you can do. They'll end up not wanting to hang out with you because they're annoyed at your desire to know they're personal secrets. They NEED freedom. They're in captivity already. They isolate themselves. And we as people who are compassionate (I hope!), want to help them out of hiding and want them to reveal their stress or anxiety. But most of the time it's best that we let them think and talk to themselves about it. We may think that if they talk it out, they'll feel relieved and glad that they shared their feelings. But with depression, you never know. It's best sometimes to leave them be. Let them consider sharing with you. And if they don't want to, don't pressure them. And if they do, be open and available to listen.
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RandomHow to interact with friends when they don't want to interact with you... Take these tips into your consideration. I hope they light up someone else's day.
