Two Ways to Help Other People Understand What You ’ re Going Through

What are you going through? Do you have health issues that are invisible to other people? Have you wished for a way to communicate how friends and family members can help you? Wish granted. In this article, you will read about two ways you can let people know what you need and when you need it. Choose the one that suits you best, or use both at different times. It may be that these ideas prompt new courses of action that can heal misunderstandings between you and those you care about most. Understanding Cards Use card stock to print what you want to say. Make several cards on one page and as many pages as you need. Then cut them out and carry them with you. When you’re having a difficult time asking for others to understand, just hand them a card.  To make the cards, open a Word document, and insert several tables. Each table might look like a bookmark in size or even a business card after you type your text. Here are two examples for 1) someone who has lost a loved one and is grieving; and 2) someone who needs help in talking about a mental health issue or more than one. 1) Please understand… I’ve lost someone I love. It hurts. Now and for some time to come, I will need your support. Know that I care about you. Here are things you can do to help:  Listen without judging or trying to fix me.    Invite me to join in activities, but know I might need to leave early or decline. Respect my need for solitude. Be patient. I’m healing, but I need to do it in my own time...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Anxiety and Panic Chronic Pain Depression Grief and Loss Stigma Communication Source Type: blogs