What is the "worst" piece of advice someone has ever given you for your mental health?

We’ve all heard them. "Just go for a walk," "Have you tried yoga?" or my personal favorite: "Just stop thinking about it." In this sub, we know it’s not that simple. Sometimes "well-meaning" advice actually feels like a slap in the face when you're struggling. What’s the most annoying or useless thing someone has said to you when you were just trying to vent? Let it out below—this is a judgment-free zone to complain about the "advice" we never asked for.

Posted Feb 19, 2026, 3:09 PM UTC

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