7 Ways to Console an Emotionally Distressed Person

[Cccgala]

What does it mean to be emotionally distressed? A person is emotionally distressed if:

A. He's/She's not his/her upbeat self.

All possessions of him/her (mainly abstract possessions like authority, voice, determination, and the like) are at their downfalls and depressed conditions.

B. All actions committed by him/her are overly manipulated by his/her emotions.

Being driven by emotions can be detrimental yet efficient. It can be detrimental because self-respect and respect for others would not be considered. It can also be efficient in being free to do anything in one's own choosing.

C. He's/She's overthinking.

Excessive contemplation (or overthinking) is favored, thus outweighs the implementation of perseverance that is deemed necessary to resolve issues.

D. He's/She's super sensitive like never before.

In an emotionally distressed person's point of view, anything said against him/her would be translated to insults and criticisms even though they shouldn't be considered as such.

E. The positive vibes are non-existent.

Enough said. :(

This myTake aims to share seven statements that would be appreciated and cherished by an emotionally distressed person if you're going to comfort someone who manifests the five statements I have mentioned above.

1. "I have seen you having an uneasy time."

This would help especially if the person has seen you around. Emotionally distressed people would feel remembered if someone would be concerned enough to disclose this issue with them.

If this statement would be true, then the person would most likely confer problems as a sign of trust.

Otherwise, a question and a reassuring statement would be expected to be thrown, such as, "What makes you say that? I am certainly not having a hard time."

2. "I would like to listen."

I believe that every needs a shoulder to lay thereon. In fact, this has been one of my sincerest beliefs. This statement would evoke the trustworthy vibe of the listener that will somehow motivate the distressed to share.

3. "I have been through this before..."

This would inform the person that he/she is not alone. This statement might get him to be interested in hearing other tales and other points of view regarding the very same unfortunate event he has encountered.

4. "That has happened for a reason."

This will surely trigger flashbacks for anything can cause the incident he has suffered. It can be agonizing in retrospect but it can be a blessing in disguise to figure out his wrongdoings and the wrongdoings done unto him.

5. "I have faith in you."

If I were to say this, I would add these personal favorites:

"I await your change. Please don't be like that forever."

This applies to the people whom are in the verge of giving up in their current circumstance. This will set the innate yet idle energy of determination ablaze.

6. "I hate seeing you like this."

No one wants despair. Nobody wants to be sad forever. Nobody deserves to experience agony because of those who have committed actions against us.

The sight of an emotionally distressed person will hurt the eyes of everyone dear to him/her.

7. "If you'll do your best to move forward right now, you'll thrive soon."

There is a difference between surviving and thriving. Surviving is for the sake of prolonging existence. Thriving is for the sake of nurturing existence and the essence of life.

The person may be feeling too inferior or superior, hence emotional distress.

All people have problems. The ones who succeed are people who act on the smartest and most ethical solutions.

[RedVulcan]

I needed this. I'm usually terrible at emotional consolation so using these will help a bit.

[TheButterfly]

Saying things happen for a reason makes me want to punch in a wall or even more depressed.