Ways to Calm Your Loved Ones

In the current conditions, many face feelings of fear, anxiety, confusion, anger, depression, despair, and vulnerability. Many worry not so much about themselves as about their loved ones. Today we will examine the question of how to help those close to us, who are psychologically more difficult to go through during the crisis.

Don't say, "Calm down."

Probably a factor as to why they're doing so poorly. On the contrary, it is very annoying and intensifies the negativity in which the man got stuck.

Don't object to what your loved one is starting to talk to you about. Even if she makes hysteria, cries, and shouts that we will all die, don't make fun of her. But don't panic either, because it's more contagious than any virus.

First of all, keep calm, this is the only way to balance your mental state. Try to join him in his anxieties and calmly say, "You're right, we're all going to die, but not today and not like that."

When no one tries to convince him otherwise, then the desire to defend his worries and prove that they are justified will disappear, this is the first step towards calm.

Even the supporting words like "be strong", "think positive", "think well" do not have the expected effect in overcoming anxiety. A hug is much more welcome.

Don't tell him what to do

Even if you know exactly what to do, it will not work if it comes as a call to action.

• You have to avoid/have fun

• Read your favorite book

• Eat your favorite biscuits

• Drink a soothing tea.

Indeed, these are wonderful tips that can have a beneficial effect. But if you want to take care of your loved one, then don't tell them what to do, but do it for them.

Take out a board game and invite him to play. Include his favorite movie and ask him if he wants to watch it together. Tell him you want to cook his favorite dishes and ask him if he wants to help you.

"Take his favorite book, sit down, and start reading it aloud."

Make a soothing tea, place his favorite biscuits on the plate and place them in front of him.

Hug him without saying anything.

Make the person feel needed and useful

Yes, it is necessary to divert the attention of the person concerned. When he doesn't have an occupation, gloomy thoughts surround him, so it's a good idea to ask him to do you a favor:

- Mom, could you cook my favorite pie for me?

- Dad, can you help me tidy up the pantry?

Don't forget to include them. And let them step in.

Discuss

Do not taboo discussions about painful topics, it intensifies the inner tension. On the contrary, if the person is worried, they should be able to share their emotions with someone.

Listen patiently, do not try to calm her down, do not rush into controversies, do not put forward counter-arguments (of course, if you pursue the goal of reassuring the person, but not to put his mind in his head). You could hear him hugging him.

Insist on the positives

In any clear and unclear situation, we MUST THINK POSITIVELY. It does not allow emotional relatives to look for negative news. Instead, just tell them the good news. Whatever they are. Such as the news that dolphins have returned to the canals of Venice or that pandas have appeared in China.

He tirelessly seeks out the good in the situation. We suggest a strong argument right now, if you read this article, on the signs that you have loved ones and close ones. And you are together. You will overcome all the difficulties together. Especially when you can hug.

This article is current at any time. But now this information is especially important to all of us. So all we can do for our loved ones is to be with them, to stay open to their emotions, but also to keep calm so that we can give them a shoulder of support when they need it most.