Supporting someone with mental illness:
Read up on their illness, inform yourself of potential symptoms, triggers and behaviors
Be patient with them
Offer to help out with chores if they struggle with motivation and tasks
Remind them of how much they mean to you
Do not attempt to diagnose them or play doctor. Be a friend
Look after your own mental health, you cannot pour from an empty cup
Spend time with them, but give them space if they ask
Offer advice when they ask you, listen empathically when they want to vent
By @crazyheadcomics
Supporting someone with mental illness
By @crazyheadcomics
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