Feeling of Inner Emptiness: How to Support a Loved One

When someone close to you is experiencing inner emptiness, the first instinct is often to fix it — to fill the silence with advice or reassurance. But Dr. Saulitis points out that real support works differently.

Simply being present matters

Genuine human contact carries real weight. Dr. Saulitis speaks of "living energy" — when someone truly feels and responds to another person, it gives that person a sense of being alive. You don't need to say the right thing. What matters is being authentic, not performing concern but expressing it naturally.

Don't cast yourself as the rescuer

Dr. Saulitis is candid: over time, even close relatives tend to lose their initial energy for helping. The early intensity fades — and that is normal. If you take on too much, burnout follows, and then you help no one. Supporting someone is not constant self-sacrifice or round-the-clock caretaking.

Recognise that professional help is irreplaceable

Dr. Saulitis emphasises that some states cannot be resolved by a loved one alone, no matter how much love is there. The people around a person are not a substitute for a specialist. One of the most valuable things you can do is help your loved one access professional support while the window is open.

Start small — but start

If you want to help, begin with one small, concrete action today. Dr. Saulitis advises: even a modest step toward real contact and practical support is worth more than waiting for the perfect moment or the right words.