What do you say to someone who is struggling with mental illness?

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

  1. Use deceased: The deceased was a very generous man.
  2. 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:
  3. Use while alive:
  4. 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

  1. “Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was.” –
  2. “No matter where I am, your spirit will be beside me.
  3. “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart.
  4. “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. 1. “ Witness their feelings”
  2. Affirm that their feelings make sense.
  3. Draw out their feelings inorder to better understand what they feel.
  4. Don’t minimize their pain or focus only on cheering them up.
  5. Offer physical affection if appropriate.
  6. 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:

  1. Ask them how they are feeling. Then, listen non-judgmentally to their response.
  2. Show them that you want to understand and express sympathy.
  3. Ask how you can support them and resist jumping in to problem-solve.
  4. Check in to see if they are suicidal.
  5. Reassure them, realistically.