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“IF YOU’RE DEPRESSED, I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU As everyone knows, depressed people are some of the most boring people in the world. I know this because when I was depressed, people fled. Except my best friends. I will be there for you during your horrible break-up, or getting fired from your job, or…” quote by Mindy Kaling
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““IF YOU’RE DEPRESSED, I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU As everyone knows, depressed people are some of the most boring people in the world. I know this because when I was depressed, people fled. Except my best friends. I will be there for you during your horrible break-up, or getting fired from your job, or if you’re just having a bad couple of months or year. I will hate it and find you really tedious, but I promise I won’t abandon you.””

Mindy Kaling

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Late Late Show with James Corden, 2018

A speaker offers steadfast support to someone struggling with depression, acknowledging the difficulty while pledging not to abandon them despite personal frustration.

In simple terms: Support a friend in depression despite personal frustration.

Key Takeaway

Be present, even when it feels tedious.

Themes

friendship mental health empathy loyalty

Mood

empathetic determined

Type

advice personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • break‑up
  • job loss
  • depressive episodes
  • long‑term illness

Key Concepts

compassion resilience boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance self‑care while supporting a depressed friend?
  • What boundaries help maintain healthy support?
A Different Perspective

Support can feel draining and may lead to caregiver burnout.

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