Dan Harmon delivered for a fan who asked for tips on dealing with depression.
The “Rick and Morty” co-creator crafted four thought-provoking tweets after a Twitter user asked him on Tuesday for advice about coping with the condition.
Harmon suggested that the woman who posed the question “admit and accept” that the depression is happening because “awareness is everything.”
“We put ourselves under so much pressure to feel good. It’s okay to feel bad,” he said. He also urged her to remember that “feelings are real but they aren’t reality” and that she shouldn’t have to “deal with it alone.”
Check out his full thread here:
Harmon’s tweeted response surprised the original questioner, who said she was “kinda star struck” to receive a reply. She hailed Harmon’s advice as being “probably better than my therapist could’ve said it.”
The posts also clearly resonated with other Twitter users, as they elicited similarly appreciative replies:
If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HELLO to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources.
