At some point in your life, you’ll probably find yourself in the opposite situation – caring for someone else who’s having a hard time. Supporting someone you love who’s struggling can be stressful, and it can also make you feel inadequate(incompetent). But remember, caring for others in times of stress is one way to heal ourselves, too. So here are a few pointers(advice) from Dr. Julie that can help you feel more confident in the supporting role.

First, don’t forget about the power of simply being with someone who’s depressed. Checking in and showing you care can go a long way(make a big difference). If you don’t know what to say or how to help them, ask how you can be supportive. Often a person you’re supporting knows what they need. What they don’t always know is that there’s someone in their life who’s willing to help them. And if your loved one has a particular diagnosis, be sure to read up on(Learn about) it to get more concrete(practical) advice on the specific challenges they’re facing.

Next, help them with practical matters. Someone in emotional pain might feel completely overwhelmed(Feeling such strong emotions that you don't know how to react) by something as simple as washing the dishes or cooking dinner. Quietly helping your friend with small tasks like this can provide them with significant relief.

Listen to your loved one with compassion and openness, and try not to give advice unless they ask for it. It’s likely they’ll feel more respected and heard if you instead reflect what they’ve said back to them. And don’t be afraid to change the subject sometimes! Caring for someone doesn’t mean you have to focus on their struggles the whole time. Distraction and new inputs can also be helpful to them.

📚هایلایت ۹ خلاصه کتاب 

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

🍀At some point: یه زمانی

🍀Probably: احتمالا

🍀Opposite situation: شرایط برعکس

🍀Struggle(v): سختی کشیدن

🍀Stressful: استرس آور

🍀Inadequate:ناکافی 

🍀In times of: در زمان

🍀Heal: بهتر شدن

🍀Pointer:توصیه

🍀Supporting role:نقش حمایتگر

🍀Check in: احوال کسی را پرسیدن

🍀Go a long way: تفاوت زیاد و خوب ایجاد کردن

🍀Willing: مشتاق

🍀Read up on: اطلاعات پیدا کردن

🍀Concrete advice: توصیه ی کاربردی

🍀Emotional pain: درد روحی

🍀Significant: زیاد

🍀Relief: آرامش

🍀Compassion: مهربانی

🍀Openness:پذیرش

🍀Unless: مگر اینکه

🍀Reflect:انعکاس دادن

🍀Struggles(n): مشکلات

🍀New inputs: ورودی های جدید

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