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What do you say to someone who is struggling with mental illness?
Here are a few things to say that can be useful for most people struggling with a mental illness:
- 1) “I’m here for you.” Four simple words that go a long way.
- 2) “You’re not alone.”
- 3) “You are worthy and deserving.”
- 4) “You don’t have to apologize.”
- 5) “There is treatment available to you…”
How do you respond when someone is struggling?
A heartfelt “I’m sorry” goes a long way. People may shy away from saying, “I’m sorry” in response to someone’s misfortune because it might not feel like enough of an acknowledgment. But Miller says a genuine “I’m sorry” can go a long way to make your friend feel heard and validated.
How do you write a name after death?
Use “late” if you are referring to the deceased’s name, or a position from which it is obvious who you mean.
How do you refer to a deceased parent?
8 Answers
- Use deceased: The deceased was a very generous man.
- Punctuate any reference to the dead with RIP (written), may he/she/they rest in peace, or may his/her/their [gentle] soul[s] rest in [perfect] peace:
- Use while alive:
- The past tense and tender memories can also suffice, depending on context:
How do you write out your father’s death?
Dad In Heaven Quotes
- “Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was.” –
- “No matter where I am, your spirit will be beside me.
- “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart.
- “May each tear and each fond memory be a note of love rising to meet you.” –
How do you comfort?
How Do We Comfort Someone?
- 1. “ Witness their feelings”
- Affirm that their feelings make sense.
- Draw out their feelings inorder to better understand what they feel.
- Don’t minimize their pain or focus only on cheering them up.
- Offer physical affection if appropriate.
- Affirm your support and commitment.
How do you indicate a deceased person?
The most obvious way is to indicated “(deceased)” after the person’s name. I know that one can also use a dagger (†) or refer to the person as “the late Mr./Ms. Doe”. I then learned in References to deceased persons that one can use “RIP” as suffix as well.
How do you help someone going through a hard time?
These are the most effective:
- Ask them how they are feeling. Then, listen non-judgmentally to their response.
- Show them that you want to understand and express sympathy.
- Ask how you can support them and resist jumping in to problem-solve.
- Check in to see if they are suicidal.
- Reassure them, realistically.