What Do You Say

What do you say to a person experiencing depression? Nothing. You listen. You hear what they say. You be there when they want, and sometimes even when they don't want.

You just be their friend. They'll speak when they want. And then you can answer if they ask you a question, but only answer to say you're still there.

That's because someone in the midst of depression doesn't want to listen to anyone or anything. They don't want to talk until they know you won't judge them, you won't try to solve their problem, you won't try to give them advice.

You'll just be their friend.

That's not hard, but it takes patience. Lots of patience and silence. Lots of being there and being friend. Nothing else. They'll thank you later, so don't expect it until they say it.