Why A Depressed Person Can’t “Be Happy” Immediately

Don't tell someone depressed that they need to be happier, content, etc.

Why?

Because it's like telling a person with a sprained ankle to walk or climb the stairs.

It's like telling a person who's just broken up with their long-term boy/girlfriend to move on.

It's like telling a drowning person to float on the water.

It's like telling a student to teach the whole class.

It's like telling traffic to move faster.

Point is: they will do what needs to be done.

If you tell them to do it immediately it will cause disaster.

Time will pass by when you stop watching it.