Time

The Worst Things to Say to Someone With Anxiety—And What to Say Instead

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize ...
Time

Stop Saying These 5 Things to People With Social Anxiety

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, ...
AOL

The Worst Things to Say to Someone With Anxiety—And What to Say Instead

When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize “presence over advice,” says Jaime Fleischer, director of therapy at Headspace, “and ...
Everyday Health

5 Things Not to Say to Someone With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — and What to Say ...

It’s easy to unintentionally say something that hurts your loved one with OCD more than it helps, even if you mean well. Here’s how to avoid that. Life with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be ...