How to help a sick friend emotionally

Apr 3
08:22

2012

Mike Bellow

Mike Bellow

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This article is for those, whose friend or a family member is sick. It is sometimes really hard to approach these people, especially when you're dealing with something severe. Here are some ways too be a good friend, yet not too intrusive.

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Some of us become ill more often than the others and even have to be in a hospital on occasions. When the sick individual is someone you truly love – a close family member or a good friend,How to help a sick friend emotionally Articles then it is reasonable to feel the need to aid her/him.


People are all different so are the individualities. You can find people who wouldn’t mind someone visiting them whenever being ill. When going over to someone in the hospital, it would be nice to keep in mind that there are some other sufferers, too.


You aren't permitted to speak or giggle with full voice and you should most likely try to speak about appropriate themes only. Additionally it is wise to not make the visit too long – in poor health people are generally a lot more fatigue than regular and they may feel sleepy, but they are too well mannered to tell one to go away.

It would also be polite to be sure to take a little gift with you – it may be a basket with fresh fruit, some blossoms or something to read. It may become genuinely boring while being in bed all day long,so even crossword puzzles are often a good idea. If it is a kid in the hospital, you could take toys or board games to entertain the kid.


But bear in mind, you will find people, who would actually appreciate if their close ones stayed out of the medical center. Some of them do not even plan to talk on the cell phone to any person. It probably depends of the illness, too. In case you just found out you are sick ill, you could really not want to speak to anyone at all.

For those who have a pal or a family member terminally ill, it is particularly significant to give the individual some time to think things through to himself/herself, before beginning to ask questions or feeling remorseful or anything else. They are still in surprise plus they will need time to get used to this new situation. Normally terminally ill people detest when someone pities them. Yet you can’t behave like absolutely nothing happened. That’s why you should know the individual and know how he/she would feel and how he / she would react to various behaviours.


In case you do not have the courage to go see your ill ill friend at the first place, then sending a greeting card as well as flowers with get well wishes is never a bad idea. It also does apply to friends who just do not like anybody seeing them in poor health as well as for those you know just as an acquaintance.


It is essential to be there to your loved ones. You don’t have to be over caring or worrying or even crying and moping. It would just makes the patient feel a whole lot worse. Always be yourself and tell yourself and may be to the ill person that there is always something very good in life, there's always something to enjoy. 

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