Things Not To Say To Someone Struggling With Anxiety

Often we see our loved ones struggling with anxiety including fear, restlessness, nervousness or worrying constantly. According to World Health Organization (WHO), around 264 million people have been reported to suffer from some level of anxiety.

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Don’t Say: 'Relax/ Chill/ Calm Down' Say Instead: ‘ I am here for you, what can I do to Help?’

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Don’t Say: 'Think About Positive Things' Say Instead: ‘Would you like to talk more about it? I am all ears.’

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Don’t Say: 'Get Over It/ Grow Up' Say Instead: ‘Whatever worse happens, we will manage together.’

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Don’t Say: 'Why Do You Worry So Much?' Say Instead: Lets do an activity together! Wear your favorite T-shirt, smell a perfume, drink a cup of tea. (The Five senses Grounding exercise helps activates the five sense organs to bring back the person into reality.)

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Don’t Say: 'I Know, I Feel Stressed Too' Say Instead: ‘I can tell you are really having a hard time.’

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