Another term for this classification of drugs is sedatives.
B. Depressants
I know this is scary....
They're acknowledging the fear that the patient has and are also communicating hope by being positive.
In a professional environment, incorrect language could affect your profession.
Wll first of all start a little hard to see how much would be the most your friend can do and then go slowly so that the muscle gets used to fast movement but especially with a correct diet that must follow step by step.
I hope this works for you