How to Approach a Person in Pain Who Needs Help

Many well-meaning people would like to help a person in pain but can’t really offer what said person needs at the moment. Imagine waking up with a swollen face, sore mouth, and fever. It doesn’t seem logical to consult a physiotherapist or urologist to treat the pain. It wouldn’t make sense to consult a clothing salesman either. This is because an oral problem usually requires a dentist, as this is the most qualified specialist for this purpose. It makes sense, right? However, what’s intuitive with physical pain doesn’t usually occur with mental or emotional pain. A person with this kind…