- This really stinks. Or, this really is awful/heartbreaking/painful.
- My heart breaks WITH yours. Empathy from others is felt when it’s real. …
- You are NOT ALONE. Then, don’t leave them alone…just show up, be present… …
- You are doing GREAT. …
- Nothing.
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How do you comfort a friend in pain?
- The Power Of Your Presence. Many people think they have to say something in order to be helpful. …
- The Power Of Silence. …
- Validation. …
- Reframing. …
- Use Yourself But Not The Moment. …
- Avoid Giving Advice. …
- Offer Concrete Help. …
- Follow Up.
How do you respond when someone is in pain?
- Reach out.
- Really listen to them.
- Don’t offer solutions.
- Don’t make the situation about yourself.
- Don’t assume or prognosticate.
- Don’t minimize their emotions.
- Don’t compare their pain to anyone else’s.
- Acknowledge you don’t know what to say.
How do you respond to someone suffering?
- 1. “ Witness their feelings” …
- Affirm that their feelings make sense. …
- Draw out their feelings inorder to better understand what they feel. …
- Don’t minimize their pain or focus only on cheering them up. …
- Offer physical affection if appropriate. …
- Affirm your support and commitment.
What to say when someone is telling you their problems?
- ‘Can you tell me more about what’s going on for you?’
- ‘If you want to tell me more, I’m here to listen’
- ‘It sounds like you’re dealing with a lot at the moment’
- ‘I’m really sorry to hear that you’re feeling like this right now’
How do you make someone feel better?
- Ask Them If They Want Help. …
- Simply Be There for Them. …
- Take On a Creative Project Together. …
- Leave Your Friend a Handwritten Note. …
- Swing the Blues Away. …
- Go Get Some Ice Cream. …
- Do Whatever They Want to Do. …
- Volunteer Together.
How do you make someone feel better from pain?
- Ask them what they need help with. If you are unsure about how they are feeling or what you can do to help, the best thing you can do is ask them. …
- Offer to go to appointments with them. …
- Encourage healthy eating.
What to say to comfort a friend?
To comfort an unhappy friend, it might be better to tell him or her that you would be sad, too, if you were going through what they are. “
Tell them ‘I’m here for you’
, and reassure them that ‘it’s okay to cry’,” Borschel says.
What should you not say to someone suffering?
- 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.
How do you help someone who is struggling emotionally?
- We all go through tough times. Sometimes people see asking for help as a sign of weakness so you can comfort your friend by giving them an example of a time you or someone you know struggled and needed support.
- You can feel better. …
- It’s OK to ask for help.
What do you say to be supportive?
- Acknowledge their pain. Perhaps the best thing you can do is to acknowledge how the other person feels. …
- Share how you feel. …
- Show gratitude that the person opened up. …
- Show interest. …
- Be encouraging. …
- Be supportive.
How do you respond to someone who is not feeling well?
- A note to remind you that I love you—and I hate that you’re sick.
- I hate it when my favorite people get hurt. …
- I miss having you around. …
- Sending you lots of feel-better hugs.
- Get better and get back to your amazing self soon!
- I can’t tell you how to get better.
How do you respond to someone who is sad?
- Tell Them You Care. …
- Remind Them You’re There for Them. …
- Ask How You Can Help. …
- Urge Them to Talk With a Doctor. …
- Ask Them If They Want to Talk. …
- Remind Them That They Matter. …
- Tell Them You Understand (If You Really Do) …
- Remind Them It’s OK to Feel This Way.
How do you cheer someone up over text?
- “*Ahem* Presenting, the top 10 things I appreciate about you:” …
- “Let me know if you want me to come over and make you a snack or give you a hug. …
- “I know you’ve got a lot going on and it’s really hard. …
- “Just a reminder that you’re beautiful inside and out.
What’s the word for making someone feel better?
consolation
Add to list Share. Consolation is something that makes someone feel better after they’re disappointed or sad. This is a word for things that try to console someone.
How do you cheer someone up online?
- Don’t worry about it not being your place. Don’t think you’ll somehow make things worse for your friend by intervening. …
- Reach out in private. …
- Help provide options. …
- Just listen. …
- Give them hope.