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What does it mean?
People who feel so depressed they want to die might change their mind in a week.
In plain terms
Despair can pass if you wait a bit.
What can you take from it?
Give yourself time before acting on deep despair.

Where it applies

  • mental health crisis
  • personal struggle
  • depression

Putting it to work

  • wait before acting
  • seek support

Questions to consider

  • Why wait before acting on despair?
  • How does time affect mood?

Another view

Some situations do not improve with time.

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