Here’s What You Do (And DON’T Do) When Someone You Love Has Anxiety

Ketut Subiyanto

By Kim Quindlen

Just tell them you are there for them. Don’t say ‘it’ll be okay’ or ‘try to be happier’ or ’think of good things!’ Don’t try to squish this anxiety, don’t try to make it go away. That’s not what they need from you.

Remember that this is not the same thing as ‘having a bad day.’ Remember that this is not the…