- DO get a good understanding of their anxiety symptoms.
- DO let them know you're here for them.
- DO listen to how they want to be supported.
- DO keep lines of communication open.
- DO look after yourself.
- DON'T constantly talk about their anxiety.
- DON'T enable their anxieties.
How do you comfort someone over text?
- I have no words But I want you to know I love you and am here for you.
- Oh friend! I just heard about [name], I'm so sorry!
- I heard about [name] and want you to know I am thinking of you in this difficult time.
- Dear friend!
- I just heard about [name], I'm so sorry for your loss!
How do you calm an anxiety attack fast?
- breathe in as slowly, deeply and gently as you can, through your nose.
- breathe out slowly, deeply and gently through your mouth.
- some people find it helpful to count steadily from one to five on each in-breath and each out-breath.
- close your eyes and focus on your breathing.
What do you say to someone who is having a panic attack?
It is helpful when the person is experiencing a panic attack to say things such as: "You can get through this." "I am proud of you. Good job."
What is the 3 3 3 rule for anxiety?
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