Friendships are an important part of personal development. Friends teach us important lessons about communication, sharing, caring and building support systems outside of our immediate family structure. But what happens when you care for a friend who has been subjected to mental abuse? Read the steps below to find out how to support mentally abused friends.Step 1
Ask your friend to be honest about his or her feelings. A lot of times, people mask their abusive past by acting as if nothing ever happened. This could be a defense mechanism. They may not want to relive the past or they may think about it often, but wish not to express themselves. If you have an inkling of an idea that your friend has been or is being mentally abused, ask them to talk about their feelings. Let them know that you are ready to listen without being judgmental.
Step 2
Create an “open-phone line” policy.Tell your mentally abused friend that they can call you at any time of the night. They need to know that they have your support, especially if they are suffering from nightmares, panic attacks or fear.
Step 3
Seek professional help.Do some research and find a possible mental health professional in your local area. Visit websites or ask your physician to recommend a therapist. Be a proactive friend!
Step 4
Spend some quality time.Take a few hours out of one of your less hectic days and spend some quality time with your friend. Try to go out for dinner or a movie. Take them out for a night on the town. This will help them to temporarily forget their problems. It also serves as a stress reliever.
Step 5
Send a letter of encouragement.Send a nice hand written letter of encouragement to your friend. You can also send a simple or humorous card with a hand written message.
Step 6
Try to be as supportive as possible.Contact your mutual friends and form a support group only if the mental abuse is not a secret. Remember to keep all information confidential, unless your mentally abused friend gives you permission to talk to others about the situation.
Tips & Warnings
- Try to be as supportive as possible.
- Contact your mutual friends and form a support group only if the mental abuse is not a secret. Remember to keep all information confidential, unless your mentally abused friend gives you permission to talk to others about the situation.
- Realize when you are emotionally and physically spent. Remember that you can only help a friend who wants your help. If they are willing to continuously get into mentally abusive relationships, you may need to separate your feelings from the reality. This is the time to realize that they need a trained mental therapist to intervene.
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