I was only trying to help.
2006-10-19 02:22:35 · 13 answers · asked by Real Friend 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. It is not unkind. It is an offer of help. But often a person who needs this help is in denial and will attack you for suggesting it. Sound familiar?
2006-10-19 02:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, it's not unkind. Unless you said it in an unkind way!
Maybe the person took your suggestion too personally because they're already confused or upset about their problem.
You could give it a little time, and gently approach the subject again - put more emphasis on the part about you only wanting to help them.
Hopefully it will lead to a good conversation about what will best help that person. Good luck!
2006-10-19 09:38:06 · answer #2 · answered by MissJ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The suggesting is baseing on help to people nothing will unkind.
2006-10-19 09:27:40 · answer #3 · answered by johnkamfailee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends entirely upon the way it was said, what your words were, and what prompted your comment.
I was once told by a member of a religious cult to seek therapy, because I was insane due to my belief in "Sunday worship." This particular cult believes all those worshiping on Sunday bear the mark of the beast. I considered that person's suggestion unkind.
But if this person has a history of depression, unorganized thought patterns, paranoia, ect., it's not unloving at all, unless you say it in a tactless way (for example, in public or in a mean tone of voice).
Peace.
2006-10-19 09:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no! I suggest myself all the time to seek therapy! My second personality miss tudalu can be a complete nut at times! She makes up the silliest songs!
2006-10-19 09:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by daisy322_98 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think, 9 times out of 10, when that answer is used, the person is being a smart aleck and insulting. It's basically saying, "Your question is so stupid that you need professional help for your delusions". I don't like it when it's used on anyone.
2006-10-19 09:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that would depend on the situation
do you know for sure they need therapy
or did they say something that you just didnt agree with and felt it odd for them to say something
sometimes i am told i need therapy by people who simply dont or cant understand what i do or say ... this doesnt mean i need therapy as i am quite sane
if you really meant well and felt that they were in some way needing help for medical reasons , then no you didnt do any wrong
if you felt they needed help because they simply said something that didnt make sense to you , then perhaps you need to investigate what they said and understand that perhaps they know things you dont or understand things differently to you xx
2006-10-19 09:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Might be better suggesting they see a professional medical person.
I would DEFINATELY NOT say you need to see a therapist to someone who wears a "full metal jacket" and has an AK47 slung over their shoulder!
2006-10-19 10:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is unkind because it implies that the person is insane.
2006-10-19 09:25:51 · answer #9 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
its not unkind but most people take offence to it because your basicly telling them there is something wrong with them.
2006-10-19 09:25:02 · answer #10 · answered by kenshiro 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋