You usually don’t choose when you have a mental breakdown. The big thing here is that he crashed out and not a single one of his friends cared about his wellbeing enough to try and help. Just got told to go to a doctor.
Comfort him. Let him know that he’s not a leper all of a sudden for having a moment of vulnerability. Listen. Make sure that they understand that they’re heard.
These are pretty basic forms of emotional labor that go a long way in helping folks, and can even save lives at times.
JayDee@lemmy.sdf.org 5 months ago
You usually don’t choose when you have a mental breakdown. The big thing here is that he crashed out and not a single one of his friends cared about his wellbeing enough to try and help. Just got told to go to a doctor.
Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 5 months ago
I mean not every situation is one where people are prepared to drop everything and be the emotional support.
Probably the best advice though
GhostedIC@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
What was he supposed to say?
“Alright bro. I might not be a doctor, but I’ll help you get an erection. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)”
JayDee@lemmy.sdf.org 5 months ago
Comfort him. Let him know that he’s not a leper all of a sudden for having a moment of vulnerability. Listen. Make sure that they understand that they’re heard.
These are pretty basic forms of emotional labor that go a long way in helping folks, and can even save lives at times.
nomy@lemmy.zip 5 months ago
This is good advice, thank you for the reality check.
UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 5 months ago
“Oh you broke your arm? Don’t worry bro we will support you and set your arm right. No doctor needed.”