Tag: Reasurance

We might want to say: “There’s nothing to get so anxious about.” But instead, Try: “I understand that you’re anxious, that makes sense, is there anything I can do?” We might want to give advice “well, rather than worrying you should try this or that… But Try Not giving advice, it can feel really dismissive when we are given advice. And if you have ideas, that’s great, but ask first – “Would you like some ideas, or would you prefer I just listen?”

How to Speak to Someone with Anxiety

Jennifer February 16, 2021

???? When faced with someone experiencing high anxiety, rather than giving advice, which can feel invalidating, a better approach is to seek to understand how it is for the person. Let them know you are with them, and they are …