What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Who's Depressed 'This isn't an ending. ... 'I'm here. ... Narrow your offer of help. ... 'I know you probably don't feel like it right now but let's go for a walk. ... 'Depression is a real thing. ... 'Explain it to me. ... 'There's nothing you can say to me that will send me away from you. More items...