My anxiety was, thankfully, situational and fairly short-lived. Once I finished grad school and no longer lived in fear of missing a paper deadline or falling behind at work, my anxiety largely subsided. I still vividly remember, however, the feeling of my stomach churning and the racing thoughts that would keep me up at night when my anxiety was at its peak. Even though I knew I was being irrational and that, really, sick kids aren’t the end of the world, I felt almost paralyzed by my fears. My husband and friends were totally supportive but it was still a source of embarrassment for me.

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, so chances are that if you don’t suffer from it, you probably know someone who does. If you’ve ever wondered how to better support someone with anxiety, this article is for you! Read on for suggestions from 10 women who’ve lived through anxiety for what NOT to say if you want to be a good friend to those with anxiety.   Image via Pexels And, recently, just after an anxiety attack, a family member said ‘glad to see you are back. You were batsh*t loony-bin nuts yesterday’. Not helpful at all." — M.H. Also don’t say that there’s nothing to worry about! Everything is fine! or that ‘I’m not worried, so you shouldn’t be worried!’" — R.W.  More from CafeMom: I’m Barely Coping With Anxiety Now That I Have Kids Oh and ‘maybe this (job/class/extracurricular activity) is just too much for you’. F**k those people; my main motivation for success has been proving them wrong many a time." — B.P. More from CafeMom: Life With Anxiety & Depression Captured Perfectly in Sweet, Funny Illustrations More from CafeMom: Living With Health Anxiety Has Made Me Sick Most people who live with anxiety would love to switch their anxiety OFF but it’s not so simple. My husband, who just doesn’t get it usually, loves to ask me ‘what’s wrong?’ when I am in a very anxious state. Although he feels he is helping, it makes me want to strangle him. When my anxiety is at a high, nothing is really wrong or EVERYTHING is wrong. It’s not something I can always explain so to ask me what’s wrong really sets me off. A hug or asking what he can do to help (without judgment or sympathy in his tone) would be a better approach." — K.S. More from CafeMom: 15 Eye-Opening Scientific Facts About Women & Anxiety There is already so much shame around having a mental illness, and adding poop issues on top of it just makes it worse. Please don’t tease me!" — L.N.

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title: “10 Women On What Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-01” author: “Earl Dileo”

My anxiety was, thankfully, situational and fairly short-lived. Once I finished grad school and no longer lived in fear of missing a paper deadline or falling behind at work, my anxiety largely subsided. I still vividly remember, however, the feeling of my stomach churning and the racing thoughts that would keep me up at night when my anxiety was at its peak. Even though I knew I was being irrational and that, really, sick kids aren’t the end of the world, I felt almost paralyzed by my fears. My husband and friends were totally supportive but it was still a source of embarrassment for me.

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, so chances are that if you don’t suffer from it, you probably know someone who does. If you’ve ever wondered how to better support someone with anxiety, this article is for you! Read on for suggestions from 10 women who’ve lived through anxiety for what NOT to say if you want to be a good friend to those with anxiety.   Image via Pexels And, recently, just after an anxiety attack, a family member said ‘glad to see you are back. You were batsh*t loony-bin nuts yesterday’. Not helpful at all." — M.H. Also don’t say that there’s nothing to worry about! Everything is fine! or that ‘I’m not worried, so you shouldn’t be worried!’" — R.W.  More from CafeMom: I’m Barely Coping With Anxiety Now That I Have Kids Oh and ‘maybe this (job/class/extracurricular activity) is just too much for you’. F**k those people; my main motivation for success has been proving them wrong many a time." — B.P. More from CafeMom: Life With Anxiety & Depression Captured Perfectly in Sweet, Funny Illustrations More from CafeMom: Living With Health Anxiety Has Made Me Sick Most people who live with anxiety would love to switch their anxiety OFF but it’s not so simple. My husband, who just doesn’t get it usually, loves to ask me ‘what’s wrong?’ when I am in a very anxious state. Although he feels he is helping, it makes me want to strangle him. When my anxiety is at a high, nothing is really wrong or EVERYTHING is wrong. It’s not something I can always explain so to ask me what’s wrong really sets me off. A hug or asking what he can do to help (without judgment or sympathy in his tone) would be a better approach." — K.S. More from CafeMom: 15 Eye-Opening Scientific Facts About Women & Anxiety There is already so much shame around having a mental illness, and adding poop issues on top of it just makes it worse. Please don’t tease me!" — L.N.

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title: “10 Women On What Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-13” author: “Maria Thong”

My anxiety was, thankfully, situational and fairly short-lived. Once I finished grad school and no longer lived in fear of missing a paper deadline or falling behind at work, my anxiety largely subsided. I still vividly remember, however, the feeling of my stomach churning and the racing thoughts that would keep me up at night when my anxiety was at its peak. Even though I knew I was being irrational and that, really, sick kids aren’t the end of the world, I felt almost paralyzed by my fears. My husband and friends were totally supportive but it was still a source of embarrassment for me.

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, so chances are that if you don’t suffer from it, you probably know someone who does. If you’ve ever wondered how to better support someone with anxiety, this article is for you! Read on for suggestions from 10 women who’ve lived through anxiety for what NOT to say if you want to be a good friend to those with anxiety.   Image via Pexels And, recently, just after an anxiety attack, a family member said ‘glad to see you are back. You were batsh*t loony-bin nuts yesterday’. Not helpful at all." — M.H. Also don’t say that there’s nothing to worry about! Everything is fine! or that ‘I’m not worried, so you shouldn’t be worried!’" — R.W.  More from CafeMom: I’m Barely Coping With Anxiety Now That I Have Kids Oh and ‘maybe this (job/class/extracurricular activity) is just too much for you’. F**k those people; my main motivation for success has been proving them wrong many a time." — B.P. More from CafeMom: Life With Anxiety & Depression Captured Perfectly in Sweet, Funny Illustrations More from CafeMom: Living With Health Anxiety Has Made Me Sick Most people who live with anxiety would love to switch their anxiety OFF but it’s not so simple. My husband, who just doesn’t get it usually, loves to ask me ‘what’s wrong?’ when I am in a very anxious state. Although he feels he is helping, it makes me want to strangle him. When my anxiety is at a high, nothing is really wrong or EVERYTHING is wrong. It’s not something I can always explain so to ask me what’s wrong really sets me off. A hug or asking what he can do to help (without judgment or sympathy in his tone) would be a better approach." — K.S. More from CafeMom: 15 Eye-Opening Scientific Facts About Women & Anxiety There is already so much shame around having a mental illness, and adding poop issues on top of it just makes it worse. Please don’t tease me!" — L.N.

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