The last frame is the most important, I guess. Please don’t push someone away just because they are unwell. Directly, or indirectly, through your words, or actions. But I guess that’s a lot to ask….
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Posts Tagged Helping depression
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Unless it’s absolutely necessary, people suffering from depression – depressives! – find it difficult to decide on important things. Oftentimes, we get guilt tripped into making decisions we regret, which makes us feel worse. Either when we can’t keep our[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There comes a time when all the smoke and mirrors in the world will clear. At that point, what’s left? What will you regret? Will you regret never reaching out to help someone in pain? Someone close who wanted you[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As the artist for this, I feel quite sad to have to draw this. But somehow, it came into my consciousness and drew itself out. It was kind of ironic to me when George apologised for lying. To those who[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
How much does it take to help save a life? To let someone know they’re valued? To just say something when it matters the most? Unfortunately, too few people do. Even for their loved ones.
The official name for this portion is to figure out your Beliefs (B). The event that caused the unwelcome reactions is the Activating event (A) and the reaction, the Consequence (C). But I want to make this introduction to CBT[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Avoid Confrontation
Jun08
When I first started drawing these comics, I had to decide what kind of person Dave would be. After a while, I realised that I wanted Dave to do what I would do in any given circumstance. Except maybe in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Laying Things Out
Apr30
I deem myself to be a responsible, reasonable and rational consumer of talk therapy services. Yet one day, my therapist sat back, looked at me and said “I’m not a miracle worker, you know.” As with any successful relationship, we[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Final Say
Apr17
I get asked quite often, how my normal day looks like. To be honest, I’m considered really blessed. I can at least get up and leave the house. I have Depressed Dave and my blog on depression. I have a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Understanding this paradox is particularly important when it comes to seeking help, whether medical or otherwise, or when it comes to being rejected. Someone who’s depressed may not be good at expressing how or when they need help. Don’t turn[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…