the thing about people with anxiety is that they feel like they're bothering you with everything they do. they apologize for little things and they apologize for apologizing. they ask if you're mad at them when you're clearly not. the biggest thing you can do is to stay. dont get mad. dont get annoyed. just learn to see things from their perspective. one of the best things to do is to simply talk with them. affirm them. dont be negative cause they will think its directed at them. anxious people hide their feelings because they dont want to worry you or be judged by you. they get scared they're not good enough. so be patient. if they do something wrong, dont lecture them about it because honestly, they've already beaten themselves up about it. you lecturing them will only make them think less of themselves. dont encourage the bad behavior, just simply understand and listen to what they have to say. people with anxiety want to be listened to but hate asking to be heard because they fear they're annoying you. they are scared that you'll think less of them. so you need to do everything in your power to make sure they know that they can trust you. the worst thing you can do is to lead them to believe that you will stay and then you leave. fucking stay. you dont have to be best friends. but if you leave, they will think thats what everyone will do and they'll shy away from people even more than they already do. if you are someone with anxiety, please know that we all screw up. know that you aren't alone. there will always be someone to listen to you. you are loved and everything will be okay. reblog if you are someone or you know someone with anxiety. REMEMBER YOU ARE LOVED. I love you.
