What kind of advice or help would you offer an emotionally unstable person?

Are words of comfort applicable in this situation?What kind of advice or help would you offer an emotionally unstable person?
words are powerful but actions can do wonders... words can either build u up or cut u completely down... actions apply just the same... ive always been more up for actions because as the saying goes actions speak louder than words... y .. because words take nothing... actions take time... it means u actually have to take the time out for that person... so wat i would offer an emotinally unstable person is words of encouragment and understanding... being a good listener is always a plus... support the person... and let them know that emotions are ok they need to release them before they overwhelm them anymore than they have... write them out listen to music draw scream cry yell punch the pillow etc... do wat u feel u need to do to get it out because the emotions are ur minds way of telling u that something is wrong and u need to get rid of some of it cause it cant take it allWhat kind of advice or help would you offer an emotionally unstable person?
I would encourage them to seek professional help and to stick with it. There isn't really anything an individual can do to help someone who needs medication to regain mental balance other than that.
i think that sometimes when someone is hurting it is natural to want to say something that helps or have that magic word that will alleviate...in truth that is for the professionals. I think that sometimes the best help you can be is to just be a distraction, the person they might go to a movie with, or coffee, or a walk for no other reason but to interact and enjoy a moment and a break from the issues plaguing them. It is a very easy thing to provide someone in distress...while the professionals deal with the issue...
Yes words will be comforting but what to say really depends on the situation. Sometimes words may not directly get through to them if they're really really really losing it. You just have to be as patient and understanding as possible. Ask yourself 'What would you want to know if you were in their situation?'





I'd suggest that no matter what, don't force your choices on them and to try to talk to them from time to time to learn more about what would make them edgey. If things go really bad, help them do something to take their minds off whatever it is on. Actions are better than words afterall. Normally, they might not want to do anything too active. Find something relaxing. For me, I played games a lot to calm down. Talking with someone understanding was the most effective though.
This is hard to answer because your question is rather ambigous and lacks details.





If a person is suicidal or homocidal it is important that they get to the Emergency Room immediatly even if this means calling 911 in order to get them there.





However if the person is experiencing a lesser degree of emotional instability then they might call a crisis hotline, seek out counseling, or go to their physician.
Patience and tolerance would be good....


even if there are no appropriate words to comfort.
Support. Show them they matter. Help them see what is going on. Help them get help. Comfort is only good if they want to be comforted.