How do you prevent crying? Also how do you comfort somebody who is sad?

Question

Right now i have a very sad friend. She got in some major trouble. Either way, she asked me how to keep from crying. I haven't cried in 4 years. Not crying is just natural to me. It was just the way i was raised. For her, it's a more natural thing that happens. I need some ways to keep her from crying.

Also, how do you comfort a sad friend? As you can guess i'm not good with this stuff.

Plz. I don't want any answers saying you should cry. In her situation she doesn't want to cry infront of other people. Thank you.

Answer 1

when im about to cry i get my hands busy, moving things or tapping gently on my other arm. to comfort a sad friend, just be there for her, sometimes you just need the knowledge that someone is there for you at your back. It does help.

Answer 2

I bite the insides of my cheeks, or pinch myself, or clasp my hands really tight to keep the tears from coming out.

Normally, I would say that to comfort a sad friend, you should hold them and let them cry. In your case, you've said she doesn't want to. Keep her mind off it. Do something else. Talk about something else. Play music. Dance. Whatever can be done to keep her thoughts elsewhere.