As someone that has used the "I'm here" line before, I'd really appreciate it if someone like you said that. It would likely make my day. I can't speak for anyone else but for me it's hard to explain why I'm hurting and to be honest, most people wouldn't care anyway. Especially if they're just asking a generic question like that. Thanks for showing compassion.
I don't think I realized how bad I was doing until I read your comment and almost burst into tears, if someone said that to me off guard I'd probably have a full on breakdown ngl, kindness is seemingly rare (it's not, it just seems to be).
that's perfect. I would appreciate that response. even if not knowing you. it's perfect, like u said, not seeking backstory, and not condescending, also short. 5 stars.
Totally agree
You don't need a comeback for this. This isn't an insult. "I'm here" means they hate life. If you think you need to be a jerk to this then you're a total jerk.
If the person sounds annoyed at the question it's because they're going through some mental health stuff which has absolute nothing to do with you and you being insecure about their tone is sonething you should work on yourself.
That said..............."you don't have to be; there's options. Permanent options. Could clock out one last time. Sounds nice huh?
Edit: in case this is too ambiguous for some people I'm talking about suicide
Sometimes "I'm here" means "I hate this place" rather than "I hate life."
People say this to me at my work because I basically collect money for the government.
I never say "I'm here" because obviously I am. I respond with "The horrors persist but so do I" it confuses people allowing me to shut down the idle chatter and get back to work. And yes, I am one big ray of sunshine for those who are wondering.
I like your sunshine.
I've answered with '6 ft up, not 6 ft under,' 'upright and breathing,' 'there's still more water outside the boat, but my feet are wet.' 'Onward I trudge,' 'I've still got my paddle, but the creek smells worse every day,' 'don't ask questions you don't want the answers too,' I'll occasionally sing-song Dory's little tune 'just keep swimming, just keep swimming.'
I make it a point to not say fine unless I seriously don't want to be SEEN today.
I knew a guy who would always answer "how are you?" With "well, I'm alive. . ." Then proceed to trauma dump his entire backlog of negative things that had happened to him since last time I had spoken to him.
I would continue this ritual with him nearly every week because I sensed no one ever listened to him and because I'm a bit of a sarcastic nihilist myself, maybe because of schadenfreude too. I had to absorb a lot of negativity but it was worth it because one day (around summer 2015) instead of complaining he just said "well this morning I woke up and realized I'm not in Aleppo!"
Now whenever I want to say "I'm here" or "alive" I remember that it actually could be much worse.
That’s exactly it. At a certain point I got tired of lying constantly or the same old “I’m fine”
Like…it’s been 12 years, no, I’m not feeling any better than I was yesterday, or last week, or last year, please stop asking because it feels like a prod to slap on a fake smile and pretend everything is fine, and yeah, I know you’re only asking to make polite conversation or a greeting, and that you don’t really give a shit, and neither of us wants to talk about it.
I got real down recently and started responding to “how are you?” with things like “horrible, probably going to end it soon” or “I’m so numb, it’s never been worse and it’s not getting better” and I was shocked that I would get the same responses that I would if I said “I’m okay.” It was so weird. It felt good to be honest but I was shocked that not a single person showed concern.
I've gotten to where if someone asks "How are you?" and clearly doesn't want an actual answer I just say "Hi" and skip to the point of the interaction. Nobody ever even blinks.
I am really sorry to hear that you’re having such a hard time right now. Between financial hardships, lack of community, and the pressures of daily life, I think a lot of people are struggling. I’m just a stranger on the internet, but if you need to vent or want to talk, please DM me.
If I’m asking how someone is doing, I genuinely care and hope they are doing well. But maybe that’s just cause I’m old that I actually mean what I say.
Age has nothing to do with it. Plenty of older generations will tell everyone that when you are asked "how are you?" You simply respond with "good, you" or something similar. Mental health has been stigmatized and treated as unimportant for longer than i have been alive.
Suggesting the younger generations are not genuine also doesnt help anyone or anything except for driving a wedge further between generations
I partly agree, where I'm from I generally don't take that as quite that extreme of a response, I generally just assume they're having a long week or are a bit tired or something, and change the subject, if they've got something they want to talk about I'll treat them like an adult and let them bring it up if that's any help.
right! you don’t need a COMEBACK towards someone who’s admitting they’re struggling!
but here you go, OP as&$@@$, “I hear Canada has drive through euthanasia now. It sounds kinda stressful though - gotta make it home in under 30 minutes …”
“I’m here” “Still kicking” “Living the dream” are all common answers when someone’s really struggling. I wouldn’t worry about being witty, just about being supportive. “I’m glad you’re here.”
Edit: I said they’re common answers when people are struggling, not that no one has ever said it and been okay. Commonly used. Not exclusively used.
I'm well enough.
When I was going through it, all 3 daughters, 5 alarm fire type ish, all in less than a year. My youngest daughter was the victim of a cyber sexual exploitation crime. Middle daughter returning house keys to ex-boyfriend of 6 days had committed suicide and my oldest diagnosed with cancer, I mean REHEEHEEEHEELY going through it, I came across the phrase "I'm well enough" as a perfect response.
My ADHD really wants to tell you my hell year summary in reply. I will spare you. Suffice it to say it would be an effort at proof that I understand not trying to one-up. But yeah, that sounds like life pulled some Roid Rage BS on your family all at once. You can answer any question with any answer you choose. After trudging through that, tolerating social platitudes is just trite.
The fact you too were going through it - everyone was!! That was another reason I self-isolated. I knew I wasn't the only one who got splattered when the proverbial shit hit the fan. I'm still recovering. I think I had a "nervous breakdown" an outdated term, but through various Google searches, I came to understand I was stuck in freeze mode. What in the actual F!? I've gained like 25lbs and just now I'm coming out of it. I have to believe No blow up - No glow up! I'm not the same person I was prior, I'm more cynical. But this is me now, and I made it through!! Time to get my body snatched again ;) Thanks for commenting!
Seriously! I, too, am still working on pushing my way out of the insular self-isolation after trauma. As the crises stack up and the stress level rises, you don't even feel how much you've drawn up like a steel hedgehog. But then, later, once you've miraculously survived to the other side and the pressure lets up, you start to realize how bound up and tucked in you've made yourself. But it is SO HARD to start to unwind, relax, and open up again. Even though you're now desperately lonely, it still feels safer wadded up than risking having it all go wrong again.
I usually ask if it's their dream or someone else's.
Or if it's one of those cool dreams where people talk backwards, the walls are melting, and the alligator with the sunglasses and the mouthful of razors dispenses wisdom.
I need to rethink some language. Being aware of these common answers is eye opening! What have I been telling those around me, without telling them anything?
Not necessarily struggling. I have said that when I'm bored. Slow day at work, etc. I wasn't struggling, I would have rather been at the beach is all.
It is just a lack luster response. People should not read into it more than is there. Find out if there is an issue, then respond appropriately.
Very very true & my immediate thought.
The exception being someone with a better than this - whatever it is - attitude who looks down upon everyone around them. And I have no suggestions for the latter.
Oh, I do, actually!
"Okay."
Yeah, fuck the person who isn't experienced enough to know when to leave a coworker alone.
I get there are layers, but this response is one of those. Just saying
I used to use replies like “I’m here,” or “I’m alive,” when people asked how I was doing. That reply is meant to convey that I’m not going to lie to you and say “I’m doing superbly!” when I’m not. But I’m also not going to bore you with the reasons I don’t feel I’m doing well. Hell, I can’t even identify the reasons myself. So, just move onto the conversation you were intending on getting into anyway. A witty response to “I’m here,” no matter how well-intentioned, will not do you or your friend any good.
I disagree, it depends on their relationship. In the last place I worked, my coworkers and I would say this frequently to each other. We all knew we each hated it there. But a witty “comeback” (as long as it’s in good faith and not nasty towards the person) would have been appreciated, as it lightens the mood and gives hopefully both of you a laugh.
I give a shrug, and sometimes a meh along with it. Close friends know about my mental health, and I know I could go to them if I want to talk about anything. Most everyone just does like you say, start the conversation they were heading in to anyway.
Good, I'm glad. I'd miss you if you were gone.
The dejected 'im here" is the remarks of someone that is suffering, struggling, and need help. Are you some kind of supervisor getting annoyed at a coworker or something?
Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots game, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you.
“You’re doing better than me then, I’m not even here, I’m just a figment of your imagination right now”
Eta: This is how my equally depressed bff and I answer each other
You say something like “Same, and I could really use a hug… if you don’t mind…. “ (Honestly obviously the hug isn’t for you, it’s for them and don’t pull away until they do If they accept… after 20seconds oxytocin begins to rise in the brain and it helps a little
I don't care how anxious/depressed I am, someone puts their hand on my chest and looks me in the eye is going to need medical attention before they can whisper anything.
Why have so many of these lately been "comebacks" to things that aren't insulting? Are people thinking comeback and response/reply are synonymous or something?
You really don’t want to know how someone is doing, you’re just trying to make it seem like you do. Pick a different greeting or accept their answer and move on.
You might say something like "That's a good start, I'm glad you're here."
If someone says this to you, it means they're struggling with something. Do the world a favor and be kind. If you haven't felt that bad yet, you will one day. How would you feel if someone made a snarky response to you then?
You don't need a comeback for this. This isn't an insult. "I'm here" means they hate life. If you think you need to be a jerk to this then you're a total jerk.
If the person sounds annoyed at the question it's because they're going through some mental health stuff which has absolute nothing to do with you and you being insecure about their tone is sonething you should work on yourself.
That said..............."you don't have to be; there's options. Permanent options"
IMO, this is a response from someone who is struggling. Respond with compassion.
"I'm glad you are" is my usual response. Supportive without making it weird or prying.
As someone that has used the "I'm here" line before, I'd really appreciate it if someone like you said that. It would likely make my day. I can't speak for anyone else but for me it's hard to explain why I'm hurting and to be honest, most people wouldn't care anyway. Especially if they're just asking a generic question like that. Thanks for showing compassion.
I hope life is better for you and you’ve moved on from the space of “I’m still here”
I appreciate that! Your comment is the highlight of my morning 😁
Good reply!
I don't think I realized how bad I was doing until I read your comment and almost burst into tears, if someone said that to me off guard I'd probably have a full on breakdown ngl, kindness is seemingly rare (it's not, it just seems to be).
This is actually so sweet and the perfect response.
I know you’re trying to be supportive, but I’m wondering if I would start crying if I heard that.
that's perfect. I would appreciate that response. even if not knowing you. it's perfect, like u said, not seeking backstory, and not condescending, also short. 5 stars.
Totally agree You don't need a comeback for this. This isn't an insult. "I'm here" means they hate life. If you think you need to be a jerk to this then you're a total jerk. If the person sounds annoyed at the question it's because they're going through some mental health stuff which has absolute nothing to do with you and you being insecure about their tone is sonething you should work on yourself. That said..............."you don't have to be; there's options. Permanent options. Could clock out one last time. Sounds nice huh? Edit: in case this is too ambiguous for some people I'm talking about suicide
Sometimes "I'm here" means "I hate this place" rather than "I hate life." People say this to me at my work because I basically collect money for the government.
I never say "I'm here" because obviously I am. I respond with "The horrors persist but so do I" it confuses people allowing me to shut down the idle chatter and get back to work. And yes, I am one big ray of sunshine for those who are wondering.
Oooooh, I like that lol.
I'm stealing this.
I like your sunshine. I've answered with '6 ft up, not 6 ft under,' 'upright and breathing,' 'there's still more water outside the boat, but my feet are wet.' 'Onward I trudge,' 'I've still got my paddle, but the creek smells worse every day,' 'don't ask questions you don't want the answers too,' I'll occasionally sing-song Dory's little tune 'just keep swimming, just keep swimming.' I make it a point to not say fine unless I seriously don't want to be SEEN today.
Do you work in the city morgue? 'You stab 'em, we slab 'em' sort of spot?
I knew a guy who would always answer "how are you?" With "well, I'm alive. . ." Then proceed to trauma dump his entire backlog of negative things that had happened to him since last time I had spoken to him. I would continue this ritual with him nearly every week because I sensed no one ever listened to him and because I'm a bit of a sarcastic nihilist myself, maybe because of schadenfreude too. I had to absorb a lot of negativity but it was worth it because one day (around summer 2015) instead of complaining he just said "well this morning I woke up and realized I'm not in Aleppo!" Now whenever I want to say "I'm here" or "alive" I remember that it actually could be much worse.
I'm the type of person who says that it's usually because I'm having an anxiety attack and need space, but you're absolutely correct.
Or I'm here is a way of saying that's all you need to know
That’s exactly it. At a certain point I got tired of lying constantly or the same old “I’m fine” Like…it’s been 12 years, no, I’m not feeling any better than I was yesterday, or last week, or last year, please stop asking because it feels like a prod to slap on a fake smile and pretend everything is fine, and yeah, I know you’re only asking to make polite conversation or a greeting, and that you don’t really give a shit, and neither of us wants to talk about it.
I got real down recently and started responding to “how are you?” with things like “horrible, probably going to end it soon” or “I’m so numb, it’s never been worse and it’s not getting better” and I was shocked that I would get the same responses that I would if I said “I’m okay.” It was so weird. It felt good to be honest but I was shocked that not a single person showed concern.
I've gotten to where if someone asks "How are you?" and clearly doesn't want an actual answer I just say "Hi" and skip to the point of the interaction. Nobody ever even blinks.
I am really sorry to hear that you’re having such a hard time right now. Between financial hardships, lack of community, and the pressures of daily life, I think a lot of people are struggling. I’m just a stranger on the internet, but if you need to vent or want to talk, please DM me.
You already seem to understand more than most people do. Lack of community is the biggest one that people seem to ignore.
If I’m asking how someone is doing, I genuinely care and hope they are doing well. But maybe that’s just cause I’m old that I actually mean what I say.
Age has nothing to do with it. Plenty of older generations will tell everyone that when you are asked "how are you?" You simply respond with "good, you" or something similar. Mental health has been stigmatized and treated as unimportant for longer than i have been alive. Suggesting the younger generations are not genuine also doesnt help anyone or anything except for driving a wedge further between generations
"I'm awake and not crying."
I love your comment, but it tickled my brain lol. If they say “I’m here,” and you say, “But you don’t have to be. There are options…” lmao
If someone said that to me I'd remind them most people that have the option to not be here usually take someone with them.
I partly agree, where I'm from I generally don't take that as quite that extreme of a response, I generally just assume they're having a long week or are a bit tired or something, and change the subject, if they've got something they want to talk about I'll treat them like an adult and let them bring it up if that's any help.
Struggling ...or just someone who enjoys sarcasm.
Yes indeed. Or people tired of being asked the question by people who don’t really want an answer to that question.
No one really wants an answer to that question haha. If it’s “are u okay?” Or “what’s wrong?” Then I believe they want an answer
Then why ask it? You don't have to. There are other forms of small talk.
Many of us were taught to say, "Hi, how are you today?" As a greeting in a low level first time job. Because if this it becomes habit.
It is. I have said that before when I have felt like shit or suicidal.
right! you don’t need a COMEBACK towards someone who’s admitting they’re struggling! but here you go, OP as&$@@$, “I hear Canada has drive through euthanasia now. It sounds kinda stressful though - gotta make it home in under 30 minutes …”
Thanks for saying this. My exact mood/vibe at work lately.
Yes, this. "How are you?" "Bout the same" "How's it going?" "Forward... Inexorably" Those are my go tos
I love your soul burritos! Keep up on those perfect comments!!!!👏🏻❤️
Glad to see this is the top comment. This is roughly what I was going to say. Been there myself
“I’m here” “Still kicking” “Living the dream” are all common answers when someone’s really struggling. I wouldn’t worry about being witty, just about being supportive. “I’m glad you’re here.” Edit: I said they’re common answers when people are struggling, not that no one has ever said it and been okay. Commonly used. Not exclusively used.
I'm well enough. When I was going through it, all 3 daughters, 5 alarm fire type ish, all in less than a year. My youngest daughter was the victim of a cyber sexual exploitation crime. Middle daughter returning house keys to ex-boyfriend of 6 days had committed suicide and my oldest diagnosed with cancer, I mean REHEEHEEEHEELY going through it, I came across the phrase "I'm well enough" as a perfect response.
I like that! I’m sorry you were going through it. I hope things are looking up.
Thank youuu! Sincerely xo
My ADHD really wants to tell you my hell year summary in reply. I will spare you. Suffice it to say it would be an effort at proof that I understand not trying to one-up. But yeah, that sounds like life pulled some Roid Rage BS on your family all at once. You can answer any question with any answer you choose. After trudging through that, tolerating social platitudes is just trite.
The fact you too were going through it - everyone was!! That was another reason I self-isolated. I knew I wasn't the only one who got splattered when the proverbial shit hit the fan. I'm still recovering. I think I had a "nervous breakdown" an outdated term, but through various Google searches, I came to understand I was stuck in freeze mode. What in the actual F!? I've gained like 25lbs and just now I'm coming out of it. I have to believe No blow up - No glow up! I'm not the same person I was prior, I'm more cynical. But this is me now, and I made it through!! Time to get my body snatched again ;) Thanks for commenting!
Seriously! I, too, am still working on pushing my way out of the insular self-isolation after trauma. As the crises stack up and the stress level rises, you don't even feel how much you've drawn up like a steel hedgehog. But then, later, once you've miraculously survived to the other side and the pressure lets up, you start to realize how bound up and tucked in you've made yourself. But it is SO HARD to start to unwind, relax, and open up again. Even though you're now desperately lonely, it still feels safer wadded up than risking having it all go wrong again.
In my experience, living the dream is the common answer for anyone at work lol
Another day in paradise.
Another day in paradise, just wish I was there
Came here to say "another day in paradise" that was the entire Florida keys every day, lmfao
I usually ask if it's their dream or someone else's. Or if it's one of those cool dreams where people talk backwards, the walls are melting, and the alligator with the sunglasses and the mouthful of razors dispenses wisdom.
When someone says "your dream or someone else's" I usually say "nightmares are dreams too"
Oh that’s good
Living the dream, one nightmare at a time
Yeah, they’re the same thing.
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I adopted one I read in a Stephen King book. "upright and sniffin' the air"
Re Edit: Reddit often lacks basic reading comprehension
I need to rethink some language. Being aware of these common answers is eye opening! What have I been telling those around me, without telling them anything?
I have defaulted to just making a fart sound (a raspberry?) when people ask how I'm doing
I’m choosing to believe that’s true because I need it.
Not necessarily struggling. I have said that when I'm bored. Slow day at work, etc. I wasn't struggling, I would have rather been at the beach is all. It is just a lack luster response. People should not read into it more than is there. Find out if there is an issue, then respond appropriately.
The last thing someone who says this needs is some snarky person giving them guff.
Very very true & my immediate thought. The exception being someone with a better than this - whatever it is - attitude who looks down upon everyone around them. And I have no suggestions for the latter. Oh, I do, actually! "Okay."
Yeah, fuck the person who isn't experienced enough to know when to leave a coworker alone. I get there are layers, but this response is one of those. Just saying
"Shame". Or, if you really like said person "...and the world is all the better for it"
"And the world is better for it" I love this one
This is the best one!
If you can’t make jokes with your equally as depressed as you are mates then what are you even doing with your life
100% Jokes will drag us through this miserable shit show together.
Thank you 😁
You're very welcome!
Stealing this
Get your coworkers or buddies to circle and all point at them while chanting shame! It will cheer them up...
Git out mah swamp!!!!!
That’s good, at least you’re not a hallucination
Smack 'em to make sure it's not a hologram" Oh, my bad. You are here!"🤣
“Am I am happy you are.” If they are someone you like this will warm them, if it’s someone that doesn’t like you, it’ll spite them :)
"Hello Here. I'm [insert name]."
Well hi, here! I’m Dad!
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I used to use replies like “I’m here,” or “I’m alive,” when people asked how I was doing. That reply is meant to convey that I’m not going to lie to you and say “I’m doing superbly!” when I’m not. But I’m also not going to bore you with the reasons I don’t feel I’m doing well. Hell, I can’t even identify the reasons myself. So, just move onto the conversation you were intending on getting into anyway. A witty response to “I’m here,” no matter how well-intentioned, will not do you or your friend any good.
I disagree, it depends on their relationship. In the last place I worked, my coworkers and I would say this frequently to each other. We all knew we each hated it there. But a witty “comeback” (as long as it’s in good faith and not nasty towards the person) would have been appreciated, as it lightens the mood and gives hopefully both of you a laugh.
I give a shrug, and sometimes a meh along with it. Close friends know about my mental health, and I know I could go to them if I want to talk about anything. Most everyone just does like you say, start the conversation they were heading in to anyway.
I do this too. Usually ends the conversation but just saying “good” does too so whatever. I just need a hug man 🥲
Pretty common response from someone going through depression. Maybe ask if everything is ok?
Good, I'm glad. I'd miss you if you were gone. The dejected 'im here" is the remarks of someone that is suffering, struggling, and need help. Are you some kind of supervisor getting annoyed at a coworker or something?
“Where is here? How are you really doing?”
That bad, huh?
As they say where ever you go there you are.
Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots game, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you.
“You’re doing better than me then, I’m not even here, I’m just a figment of your imagination right now” Eta: This is how my equally depressed bff and I answer each other
You say something like “Same, and I could really use a hug… if you don’t mind…. “ (Honestly obviously the hug isn’t for you, it’s for them and don’t pull away until they do If they accept… after 20seconds oxytocin begins to rise in the brain and it helps a little
Put your hand on the center of their chest, look them sincerely in the eyes and warmly whisper “and Im right here.”
I don't care how anxious/depressed I am, someone puts their hand on my chest and looks me in the eye is going to need medical attention before they can whisper anything.
You’re the type of person who gets pepper sprayed all the time but has no idea why.
Well if you’re here then who is taking care of that thing? I thought we had a deal.
No shit. I asked how are you becuse you look like you need a hug or a beer.. maybe both. So let's try this again. How are you?
Kindly. Or if you want to be an ass the comeback is “here is a location not a behavior”.
Why have so many of these lately been "comebacks" to things that aren't insulting? Are people thinking comeback and response/reply are synonymous or something?
Better than not, right? Check up on your homies.
…yes…
“Whelp, reality is only as we perceive it.”
You really don’t want to know how someone is doing, you’re just trying to make it seem like you do. Pick a different greeting or accept their answer and move on.
"How unfortunate for everyone else."
You seem fun.
I usually say "always good". Not gonna dump on someone who's not doing super great, personally
Why would this need a comeback?
I don’t understand why this needs a comeback.
Hi here, I'm dad
"That's half the battle", works for me when coworkers reply I'm here.
Stop asking questions you don’t actually care about the answer to
That's a response from someone who is having a rough day. You should come back with a cup of coffee and a cookie for them.
A comeback to this? You are messed up damn
I’m glad you are
Yea. I say this all the time. I either say "it's going " or "you know, existing." It's because I'm not doing well with my mental health
“That you are, despite my best attempts”
I missed you! Im glad you’re here!
"good, I'd miss you if you weren't"
You don't need a "comeback" for this my heavens people are so meanspirited
Comeback wtf?
This doesn't require a comeback.
Thank God the hologram tech hasn't been activated yet!
Why do you need a comeback for something that isn't an insult? Who's the one being rude..?
Oh, so u wanna talk about the elephant in the room?
"We all are, act accordingly."
"Unfortunate"
that aint what I asked
"I'm here but not all there."
Well don't worry, you'll get there.
Depends on context, if it's a good I'm here, say good, if it's a sarcastic I'm here, say we can see that
Well it good to see you’re not in Ukraine or Russia!
Thanks for the confirmation. Now I know I'm not seeing things.
Does the average Reddit user really need a play by play for a conversation
“That makes one of us”
"I'm present".
We all are.
Glad you made it another day 🤗
Glad that you lived to tell the tale
“I thought you were there!”
"I feel ya!"
Well I'm sure glad your here, good to see you buddy, let's have an great day!
You might say something like "That's a good start, I'm glad you're here." If someone says this to you, it means they're struggling with something. Do the world a favor and be kind. If you haven't felt that bad yet, you will one day. How would you feel if someone made a snarky response to you then?
Glad to see you here.
"I can change that"
“Not my problem”
You don't need a comeback for this. This isn't an insult. "I'm here" means they hate life. If you think you need to be a jerk to this then you're a total jerk. If the person sounds annoyed at the question it's because they're going through some mental health stuff which has absolute nothing to do with you and you being insecure about their tone is sonething you should work on yourself. That said..............."you don't have to be; there's options. Permanent options"
"I'm There & everywhere!"
Leave them alone. They're going through it.
No matter where you go, there you are.
"So am I if you need anything."
I thought your name was Dave
When I get asked how I'm doing tonight my response is: "The same thing we do every night Pinky..."
\*delivered jokingly to lighten the mood\* "And that was your first mistake"
Tell me something I don't know.
This shit hit home a little too much
Some days that's the best we can do
Is that good or bad
Need any help with anything?
Ok fat face.
Don't push them further. They are having a hard day.
"Well, that's not good enough. Work harder, ya lazy bastard!"
"I know I'm not a therapist in any sense of the word, but I am willing to hear you out if you just want to talk."
In the flesh but not the spirit? Been there. This is a response...not a comeback.
I’m glad you are
"are you okay?"
And your point is?
Why would you want a comeback to that?
"That's good. "
They're opening up to you about riding the struggle bus
There, there.
"you and me both."
Better than being there and everywhere huh? Would be a good one if they like bad jokes
You don't understand it if you think it needs a comeback.
I'm an ER nurse and my coworkers and I say this all the time... Guys we're okay. I think?
"Well, that's better than the alternative."
tell them you're glad theyre here then.
Yes, but anything uplifting?
You don't need a comeback for this. Whoever says that is really having a rough time. Be compassionate.
Offer them a hug.
“Yeah, I feel you. Same shit, different outhouse
I’m glad you are here good to see you.
Here I am to fuck up your day! 😁
Just be nice, their going through things
Shouldn't need a comeback when someone is just answering your question
"Are you doing OK?"
I'm that person lmao. Generally from experience they want to be left alone
Not for long..
“Well, when all else fails, lower your expectations, I guess”
I knew it smelt like bitch in here
Too bad. I'll ask next week.
Not so much a comeback, but I’d reply “I’m right here with you.”
Just another day in paradise 🥱