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Don't be afraid to console them. Pray or meditate. Release some physical energy. Distract your friend.

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Give them appropriate verbal and physical support. Be loving and let them cry on you if they want to.   First, make sure your friend is okay with physical contact! For example, you might say, “Is it okay if I give you a hug?” or “Is it all right if I hold you?”. Physical contact can be very comforting, but ask your friend if they are okay with hugging, cuddling, or any other type of touching before you do it. Contact can make people feel better, but if they don't want it, don't do it. Sometimes just sitting quietly, whether it is in prayer or meditation or not, can help calm people and provide some comfort. Doing something active and physical can help your friend release negative physical energy. This can help calm your friend down or distract them from the situation for a moment.   For example, take a brief walk, jog, go for a swim, or bike ride. Do yoga, tai chi, or some simple stretching. Sometimes, the only thing you can do is try to keep your friend from thinking about what is bothering them.   Offer, or just take them, to do something that they like. Go for ice cream or a movie. Get them involved in a project, for example, sorting clothes to donate or gardening. Find something humorous like a funny meme, video clip, etc. to try to lighten your friend’s mood a bit.