- Don’t force them to talk. Although it’s amazing to make yourself available to listen to someone who is struggling, be aware that they might not want to talk about it all the time. …
- Keep inviting them. …
- Send things that remind you of them. …
- Ask them what they want to do. …
- Offer hugs.
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What do you say to someone who is struggling?
People may shy away from saying, “I’m sorry” in response to someone’s misfortune because it might not feel like enough of an acknowledgment. But Miller says a genuine “I’m sorry” can go a long way to make your friend feel heard and validated.
How do you help someone who is struggling?
- Don’t force them to talk. Although it’s amazing to make yourself available to listen to someone who is struggling, be aware that they might not want to talk about it all the time. …
- Keep inviting them. …
- Send things that remind you of them. …
- Ask them what they want to do. …
- Offer hugs.
What not to say to someone who is struggling?
- Don’t Tell Them to Try Harder.
- Don’t Oversimplify.
- Don’t Express Disbelief.
- Don’t Be Dismissive.
- Avoid Blame.
- Don’t Be Apathetic.
- Don’t Shame.
- Don’t Ignore.
What to say to someone that is going through a hard time?
- “Thank you for all you do for us, but now is a time to take care of yourself as well.” …
- “I’m proud of you.” …
- “I hate that you’re going through this, but I know that you’ve got this.” …
- “Remember when you were there for me? …
- “Here’s how we’re going to take care of your work while you’re away.”
How do you know if someone is struggling mentally?
- Emotional Outbursts. There are times when people need to let out their emotions—anger, sadness, and even happiness are all intense emotions that need to be expressed. …
- Excessive Sleeping or Lack of Sleep. …
- Change in Physical Appearance. …
- Social Withdrawal.
What are the physical signs that someone is struggling emotionally?
- Heaviness in your chest, increased heart rate or chest pain.
- Shoulder, neck or back pain; general body aches and pains.
- Headaches.
- Grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw.
- Shortness of breath.
- Dizziness.
- Feeling tired, anxious, depressed.
How do you cheer up someone?
- Listen Up. When life gets overwhelming it helps to have someone willing to listen. …
- Give Hugs. It sounds so simple, it’s stupid.
- Give Them a Handwritten Note or Card. …
- Have a Chuckle. …
- Make Them Dinner. …
- Share a Walk. …
- Have a Movie Night. …
- A Spa Experience.
What’s the worst thing to say to someone?
- 1. “ I don’t care” …
- “You’re wrong” What they hear: “You are stupid. …
- “You can’t do it” What they hear: “You don’t have what it takes to do it, no matter how hard you try; So why do you even try?” …
- “This should be easy” …
- “I told you so” …
- “As I just said before…” …
- “Good luck”
What is apathetic behavior?
Apathy is
when you lack motivation to do anything or just don’t care about what’s going on around you
. Apathy can be a symptom of mental health problems, Parkinson’s disease, or Alzheimer’s disease. It often lasts a long time. You may lack the desire to do anything that involves thinking or your emotions.
What are some comforting words?
- I’m sorry.
- I care about you.
- He/she will be dearly missed.
- He/she is in my thoughts and prayers.
- You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- You are important to me.
- My condolences.
- I hope you find some peace today.
What are the most comforting words?
- “Worrying Won’t Do Us Any Good.” …
- “Let’s Consider the Positive Things.” …
- “Recognize the Challenge and Do Something About It.” …
- “Things Won’t Always Be This Bad.” …
- “Don’t Give Up.” …
- “Hope Can Never Be Taken Away.” …
- “Do Something to Help Others.” …
- Positivity Is a Choice.
How do you tell someone you’re thinking of them during a hard time?
- “Hang in there!” …
- “I hope you feel better soon!” …
- “Take care of yourself!” …
- “I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well!” …
- “I’ll pray for your speedy recovery!” …
- “You are the strongest person I know! …
- “I heard you aren’t feeling well. …
- “I don’t know what to say.”
What are the signs of insanity?
- Excessive fear or extreme feelings of guilt.
- Chronic sadness or irritability.
- Obsession with certain thoughts, people or things.
- Confused thinking or problems with concentrating.
- Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia.
- Inability to cope with daily problems in a healthy manner.
Can you tell if someone is struggling?
Some common signs include a general sense that they are not their normal selves. Some specific changes to look for include
feelings of sadness and hopelessness
, increased stress, and a diminished interest in the things and activities they normally enjoy, like hobbies, exercise or outings.
How do you know if someone is struggling?
- Emotional Outbursts. There are times when people need to let out their emotions—anger, sadness, and even happiness are all intense emotions that need to be expressed. …
- Excessive Sleeping or Lack of Sleep. …
- Change in Physical Appearance. …
- Social Withdrawal.
