Be better to each other

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TheMaestro1228 on October 4th, 2018 at 00:12 UTC »

“Be excellent to each other”

punkidmax on October 4th, 2018 at 00:23 UTC »

A kid in my grade killed himself a few days ago. No one was mean to him really but no one talked to him either. I hate that I'm one of the people who turned away when I saw him alone. I cant help but feel so horrible and I didn't really know him. In part, its my fault.

Its more than just don't be mean. Be proactive, even if its just something small. Even if its sharing your story.

BoogieOrBogey on October 4th, 2018 at 00:50 UTC »

Whenever this type of sentiment of is posted, many people comment that being mean and nasty is not the cause of their depression. It's important to realize that both aspects are true. Many people develop depression from medical factors; like genetics, new medication, or an injury. But there are also many people who fall into depression from outside influences. Such as being bullied or attacked.

Being nice will not magically cure people or solve someone's depression. But it will help people who are in a bad place. Sometimes getting a complement from a random stranger can help tip the balance. Or geeking out about a shared interest will brighten someone's day. It's better to be the good influence in other's lives than the negative impact. That's the point of this message.