make them worry more. Learning what to avoid saying can make a difference in healthy communication and supporting your loved one.
Here are some ideas of things you shouldn’t say:1 – “Just relax.”An anxious person won’t experience relaxation or calmness if you use this phrase when they’re experiencing anxiety.
Instead, it causes invalidation and isn’t helpful as it shows a lack of understanding. It oversimplifies anxiety disorders, implying they can turn their feelings on or off.Telling someone to relax can make them experience shame because it causes them to feel like they aren’t trying hard enough.
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