They're having such a hard time especially my friend shes been with her mom since the begining...oppose to her brother who just came back in the picture the month that she passed away. i feel helpless...and theres more to it so ask me if you wish.
2006-07-05 09:17:47 · 9 answers · asked by GRIFFY84 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You might want to invite one or both to read this, perhaps alone the first time(s), then perhaps together, even with you. In fact, you might like to read it yourself first, as It has several very good suggestions on how to help those who are grieving:
When Someone You Love Dies :
... "It Can't Be True!"
... Is It Normal to Feel This Way?
... How Can I Live With My Grief?
... Some Practical Suggestions
... How Can Others Help?
... A Sure Hope For the Dead
(these are not all of the sections)
http://www.watchtower.org/library/we/index.htm
Printed copies are also available, as are audio copies.
You can use the "Contact Us" link, or visit a Kingdom Hall.
You might also like to share:
HOPE - Where Can You Find It? :
... Does It Really Make a Difference?
... Why Do We Need Hope?
... You Can Fight Pessimism ;
... Where Can You Find Real Hope?
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/4/22/article_01.htm
If either are feeling bitter, this has often been of help:
Why Does God Let Us Suffer? - Young People Ask
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/3/22/article_01.htm
Esp. for you to read:
When Someone You Love Has a Mental Disorder
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/9/8/article_01.htm
I feel sure that these recommendations will be of help, as I myself have benefitted from them, & know many others who have also.
Sincerely,
"Make Sure of All things; Hold Fast to what is Fine!"
1 Thessalonians 5:21
2006-07-05 11:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are they under 18? Hopefully they will have good family to go. If not, they need some good support from good family members and friends. Encourage them to take medication, (hopefully they're on it) and stay on it. They will especially need to be stable during this difficult time. Make sure they don't keep themselves islolated. Maybe try a bereavement group, or some type of support group for either bipolar or bereaved. Try to encourage them to find healthy ways of dealing with loss and not negative such as alcohol or illegal drugs, and other addictive behaviors. Since this time of the year has good weather, try to go outdoors alot too. Getting natural light will help the moods also. Also, some people think you shouldn't bring a loss up to the survivors, but most survivors do want to talk about it, so always give them an attentive ear.
2006-07-05 09:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by AMERICA NEEDS RON PAUL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any links to a church? A good caring church can be a great support system to link up to. Or see if there is access to a grief counsellor in your nearby hospital. Phone the hosp. and see if they have any suggestions. You can be of great help to your friend and her brother by just listening, but please don't try to do it all on your own - you need to have a link to a professional in some capacity, so that you can put them in touch with someone who really knows how to deal with this, or to give you advice too. It is a challenging role you have taken on, and you (and they) will need help to walk thru this.
2006-07-05 09:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by Irishgal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help them out as much as you can, tell them they need some medication for their bipolar, not to be mean, just bcuz my brother has it an he takes medication..also..see if you can invite them into your house to stay, unless they have other family relatives to stay with. just be ther for them as much as you can, ask them if they want you to do anything for them, im terribly sorry to hear that, cuz i would hate it if i lost any of my parents.
2006-07-05 09:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by tcstyles24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing you can do but comfort them the best you can. It takes time to heal.
2006-07-05 09:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by Summer C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for them through it all...don't be there and then leave when things get hard.
2006-07-05 09:20:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be there 4 them
2006-07-05 09:21:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pray for strength and wisdom... and continue to be there for them. allow God to work thru you for them. they need you.
2006-07-05 09:21:24 · answer #8 · answered by spreejo456 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold her hand and listen.
2006-07-05 16:03:56 · answer #9 · answered by Beth F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋