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I Illustrated 12 Pictures That Show What Toxic Support Looks Like
“Toxic Support” is a self-initiated social project I created to help reveal the toxicity of phrases people say to someone with depression.
Most of us have heard some of these phrases or said them themselves. I am not an exception... on both fronts.
Having your feelings and/or the fact of their absence devalued and frowned upon because of something you can’t even control as a person with depression is like being forcefully muted and tied up in a tank filling up with water.
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#1
You Just Want Attention!
Final score:
34points
Average Grizzlies Fan 5 years ago
This is painfully true. Many people that need help can be put down by just saying that they are seeking attention. People are actually in pain and saying that they are seeking attention doesn't do anything.
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#2
Pull Yourself Together!
Final score:
32points
#3
It Could Be Worse!
Final score:
32points
Jade Lynn - Panda's Brat 5 years ago
It could be worse, but it could still be A LOT better -_-
#4
But You Have A Beautiful Life!
Final score:
32points
#8
You Think Only Of Yourself!
Final score:
26points
David Butler 5 years ago
Usually it's the people who say this are the ones who only think of themselves, as everyone else's reality is affecting their mood.
#10
Quit Whining!
Final score:
25points
#11
You Are What You Think!
Final score:
21points
David Butler 5 years ago
If "you are what you eat" was ever real, the world would be full of coprophages.
#12
You Need A Kick In The Rear!
Final score:
21points
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What do you think ?
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
Yes. More awareness, please. Phrases like these are one more reason I avoid people when I'm depressed - well, I avoid people who have never had depression. People who have experienced know that the right thing to say is usually nothing.
Yuliya Osyka (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you for the comment! People usually just don't know what to say and think some of these phrases will be supportive, so I hope the posters will bring attention to the fact that not only they don't help support but actually harm people with depression.
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Sarah 5 years ago
I really love the concept of these posters. I think they are great! I didn't really get at first that they were meant to show those phrases aren't true, then I read your description. I feel people who don't understand depression might not get it, since they believe those phrases are accurate. I would add something like 'Fact Check:' to the statements underneath, so it's obvious that the above isn't true. Nice work!
The Harry Potter person 5 years ago
My friend has depression, and so many people say these things to her daily. I showed her this, and she was very grateful someone was raising awareness about it! Thank you for this, and the drawing are amazing!
earringnut 5 years ago
Sometimes the best thing you can do is just listen.
Load More Replies... Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
Yes. More awareness, please. Phrases like these are one more reason I avoid people when I'm depressed - well, I avoid people who have never had depression. People who have experienced know that the right thing to say is usually nothing.
Yuliya Osyka (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you for the comment! People usually just don't know what to say and think some of these phrases will be supportive, so I hope the posters will bring attention to the fact that not only they don't help support but actually harm people with depression.
Load More Replies... Sarah 5 years ago
I really love the concept of these posters. I think they are great! I didn't really get at first that they were meant to show those phrases aren't true, then I read your description. I feel people who don't understand depression might not get it, since they believe those phrases are accurate. I would add something like 'Fact Check:' to the statements underneath, so it's obvious that the above isn't true. Nice work!
The Harry Potter person 5 years ago
My friend has depression, and so many people say these things to her daily. I showed her this, and she was very grateful someone was raising awareness about it! Thank you for this, and the drawing are amazing!
earringnut 5 years ago
Sometimes the best thing you can do is just listen.
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