At the end of the day, someone with anxiety overloves.
Ask them what their triggers are, and how they manage it.
Do not judge or minimize them.
People with anxiety already understand that their thoughts can be irrational.
That their mind leaps into scenarios and panics that dont make sense to the outside world.
It makes them think that they are silly, weak.
But people with anxiety are not weak.
verify that you arent adding more stress to an already stressful aspect of their life.
Be present with them.
Just be there for someone with anxiety.
Let them talk, openly, about what they are thinking.
It helps you too, because you gain understanding.
Let them know that it is okay that they arent okay right now.
Let them know that they are valid.
It shows them that you are trying.
Remember that there will be frustrating moments.
Your person doesnt want to hurt you.
You are disappointed with their anxiety.
Always remind yourself that their actions are never personal.
They are navigating a lot of difficulty, they are trying to protect themselves.
Be gentle with them within that.
Celebrate the smallest wins.
They will always try if they feel like they can.
They want to do all of the things in the world with you if they love you.
They want to show up to the function.
They want to go to the concert.
They want to meet your friends.
You should celebrate those wins no matter how small they are.
Learn how to reframe your affirmations.
Remember you cannot fix someone with anxiety.
it’s possible for you to only love them.
And sometimes someone with anxiety just needs to hear that they are going to be okay.
Remind them that youre a team.
No one wants to deal with a mental illness alone.
So, it is important to remind your person that youre a team.
Say things like We will get through this together or We will figure out what to do next.
Take care of yourself, too.
Remind yourself that you are not responsible for fixing them.
That is work they have to do within themselves, and professionally.
you might hold their hand through it, but you need your own space too.
At the end of the day, someone with anxiety overloves.
Someone with anxiety has a mind that works to convince them lies surrounding their worth and their value.
