5 Things Never to Say to Anxious Friends

Ever tried to help someone with anxiety and accidentally made it worse? Therapists say these five phrases are total no-gos: “Just relax,” “You’re too sensitive,” “You’re overthinking it,” “Worrying won’t change anything,” and “It’s all in your head.” Instead, try being supportive: say things like “I’m here for you” or “How can I help?” Sometimes just being there is the best thing you can do. Mental health is tricky—let’s not make it trickier! #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyAwareness #SupportEachOther #TherapistTips #WatercoolerMoment