The Importance of Time

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The support of family and friends can play an important role in the treatment of mental health conditions. Although it can be rewarding, it can also be challenging. 

An important step toward helping a loved one going through rough times is to give time. Time is what allows us to support, hold, and build trust until they open up. Your companionship and support can be crucial to their recovery.

The best thing to make use of during this period is your compassionate listening. Your loved one’s depression, trauma, or anxiety is not for you to fix, but being present and listening to them talk can help them feel heard and understood. In this way, you can help them to cope with depressive symptoms, overcome negative thoughts, and regain their energy, optimism, and enjoyment of life.

Lastly, spending time listening is a great way to broaden your perceptions and help you better understand what they are experiencing. It’s often in these moments where we build trust, compassion, and understanding.