I've been trying encourage my best friend to get help for anger management and dealing with serious effects of a traumatic experience involving her dad passing away and her being present. She also has serious self esteem issues. I know If a person doesn't want our help, that's their choice. I want to know how I can cope with this. any suggestions?
2007-02-02 21:28:38 · 5 answers · asked by empathetic 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I guess the first thing if to be there for her in listening, and trying to understand how she feels. Anger is part of the grieving process...but maybe you are worried this is more than that....and you may be right to be worried. Offer to go with her to talk to someone....it might seem less intimidating. And since she is already upset, try not to upset her more.....it is hard to put yourself in her place. Everyone needs someone to care. If you have a serious concern for her well-being you may need to share that with someone who is near her to help watch out for her until she starts feeling better...like her Mom perhaps....and then just try to be caring and available. She probably needs you around even if she doesn't communicate it.
2007-02-02 21:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't force anyone to do anything. Personally, I don't like people helping me - it makes me feel guilty for some reason, so she might feel the same. Although I love helping others, I don't like to ask anyone for help. All you can do is be a good friend and respect her wishes.
2007-02-02 21:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ally 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not ez to convince a person who is drunk tat he/she is drunk
if she dun want to go for the course, dun force her, u can read more books or attend talks on such n use the things u learn to help her without hurting her feelings
2007-02-02 21:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by Nicole J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u did ur part...that's enough...it's her choice now whether she'll follow ur advice or not...
but just some thought...a true friend will always be there even ur friends doesn't need u at all...:-)
2007-02-02 21:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by an_angel_in_d_sky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give her time... buuuuuuttt, does the girl ur talkin about, does her name start with T? :pppp
2007-02-02 21:33:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋