My dear friend is at the point where nothing I say is of any consolation. I wish I could touch the deepest part of my friend's heart and take away the pain.
What do you do when your heart is wrenching because of your friend's despair?
2007-11-15 07:17:53 · 12 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The only consolation is your continued presence; past that, nothing really can help. As someone who knows hopelessness, and has in common the cause of despair that your friend has, I can tell you that words really can't do much. It is only the knowledge that you are there and not going anywhere that makes the difference.
Let your friend know that you are there, despite the darkness, and that you will still be there when the darkness passes.
((((((Sunshine))))))
2007-11-15 08:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 · 9⤊ 0⤋
A suggestion of getting some professional help is in order. Your friend may not take to the sugggestion - but the alternative of not getting help would not be feasible either. Friends can only go so far to help someone who is isolating themselves. If your words are no longer helping - and rather "falling on deaf ears"..better think of getting some intervention done before you lose your friend altogether. Does your friend have family members who you could talk with to get support for intervention? If not, maybe a clergy person. At least talk to someone from Mental Health - they might have some other suggestions of what could be of help to your friend. God Bless - I will keep your friend in my prayers.
2007-11-15 15:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sunshine, there's is only one way, I know to truly ease the pain in her heart and yours....pray! I have no clue as to why she is in such despair but, I do know that her creator, God, cares and so do I! In as much, know that I am praying for your friend and her brokeness. That God will touch her heart and bring her peace and through this peace, I pray she will feel His love for her!
I am praying for you as well. May God give you the words to speak to your dear friend which will help dry her tears!
Blessings to you both,
Gail
2007-11-15 16:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you know why your friend is feeling like this?
If you can find someone who has already gone through whatever it is they are going through see if you can't arrange for the two of them to meet.
I've done this a time or two for my friends and it always works out great.
2007-11-15 15:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Linda J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be there for your friend, there is nothing like being available for
someone in their time of need. Pray with, and for your friend.
I hope, I was of some help to you.
God Bless You.
2007-11-15 16:28:18 · answer #5 · answered by Brilliant 1forHIM 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I guess the best way is just keep your love flowing towards him, whatever he tells you! Don't loose your hope, and stick to him. If you loose your hope in him, this will only aggravate his sorrows. Try to cheer him up, engage with him in different activities if it is possible (cooking for example), take him outside and try to visit some places. Just don't keep him in one position, try something new with him.
2007-11-15 15:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
send them a nice big check, it might not take the pain away, but it will bring a smile for a minute.
2007-11-15 16:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Find her funny bone and tickle it.
What was funny to her before she became depressed?
What makes her laugh...find out.
Cheer her up and Seek counseling
2007-11-15 15:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by mw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pray for them and wait for God's work in their heart.
2007-11-15 15:23:13 · answer #9 · answered by Steve 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Be there, listen and most of all PRAY!
2007-11-15 16:35:23 · answer #10 · answered by K Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋