What would you say to a friend who was emotionally in pain? What should I say to assure them they'll be okay?
2007-02-21 22:37:46 · 14 answers · asked by mica 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I would say... hey don't worry... you had a lot of bad times... but your still here... I hope you never forget that you are still here alive... so live the life you want to live... you can still eat right? you can still walk and run right? you can still breathe right? you can still write right? you can still think right? you still have blood in your veins right? your brain is not dead yet right? you can still use your imagination right? you are not dead right? What you feel is OK... but my friend remember, there are a lot of good things out there still waiting for you to do... so many people you will still meet... love of other people you will still share... have children of your own... have a house and a job you can call you own... you can still see the face of God... you just had a setback... now is the time for you to stand up and live your life... all is in the past. live the present, because it is a gift. A PRESENT!!! and look forward at the future you can still have... feel what you feel right now and move on... you are worth more than that... and much, much more... don't give up there is still hope... you are still alive!!!
Hope that helps... ;-)
2007-02-21 22:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by DEADPOOL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes there is nothing you can say. The best way to be a true friend is to listen and stand by them for comfort. One of the most painful and unavoidable things we go through in life is walking a path of growing and learning. Love her. One of the most kind things someone told me once was that I am worth more than the issue that caused the pain and that I deserved happiness...tell her she is wonderfully special and together she will heal. My best to you both and thanks for being supportive when it counts!
2007-02-22 06:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by rggiggles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very difficult to convince anyone in crisis that he/she will be okay. You are better off letting them know you are there for them and then really being there. Nothing is worse than having a friend say 'call me if you need anything' but she never calls you back. She just waits around for you to call her. Show up with muffins and coffee, plan a night out, just be around.
2007-02-22 06:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by J D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would assure the friend that such is life. Everyone in the world needs to suffer when the time comes and it would definitely make him/her tough and great. His/Her friends, family, brothers, sisters, cousins, etc would admire such courage to fight to overcome such little pain, it won't last for ever. It's part of many lessons we need to face and learn from them.
2007-02-22 07:19:18 · answer #4 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its difficult to reassure someone that they will be ok when they are in the middle of turmoil. I think the best that you can do is be there. Support them, let them know that you will always be there to listen or to help them in anyway you can. I think its also important to help them by taking their mind off their trouble for a little while. Go to a movie, go bowling, do something that you both enjoy, something that will help to bring a smile to their face.
2007-02-22 06:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by MommaSchmitt 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well it depents on what happen to the person, but the are words like: TAKE HEART ALL HOPE IS NOT LOST, WHEN THE IS LIFE THE IS HOPE, NO MATTER HOW LONG THE RAIN WILL FALL THE SUN MUST SURELY SHINE AGAIN, LIFE IS NOT EASY BUT YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT EASY, ONE WAY CLOSE ANOTHER WAY OPEN, GOD WILL MAKE A WAY WHERE THERE IS NO WAY, LIVE IT FOR GOD FOR HE WILL MAKE YOU SMILE AGAIN, WHAT WILL BE WILL BE WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN DON'T BE AFRAID FOR GOD IS IN CONTROL. etc.
2007-02-22 07:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you re feeling down and dont know where to turn always remember there is always someone out there which is in a worser position than you and you will eventually be ok no matter what .
2007-02-22 06:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him/her that you are there as a friend to help. "Just call me anytime if you'd like to talk or need for me to do anything for you." Just suggest it, be open, and try NOT to change how he/she is feeling. " I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time...". Or, "I can come over and cook for you. Do you want to see a movie? " Being there for someone is all you can do. You cannot stop another's pain, I'm sorry to say. But you can be there for him/her if asked.
2007-02-22 06:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tell them that whatever happens there will always be change. No matter how awful they're feeling right now, soething will change, and usually for the better. The one thing that you can be sure of is that nothing stays the same.
2007-02-22 06:46:27 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia F 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on whats happened to them in the first place. There is no universal answer as you can't help with any problem unless you address that problem specifically.
2007-02-22 06:40:32 · answer #10 · answered by Funky B Funky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋