FAQ & Troubleshooting

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions, and supporting someone with anxiety requires a counterintuitive skill set. These questions address the real challenges — including the ones nobody talks about.

These answers are educational guidance for supporters, not clinical advice. When in doubt, consult the treatment team. In a crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.

FAQ & Troubleshooting

What if they won't leave the house?

They're having a panic attack. What do I do?

How do I stop accommodating their anxiety without being cruel?

They worry about everything. How do I respond to constant catastrophizing?

Their anxiety is affecting our relationship. We never do anything anymore.

I'm developing anxiety myself from living with their anxiety. Is that possible?

They're overreacting. They know there's nothing to actually be afraid of.

They'll never get better. We've tried everything.

I'm the only one who can help them.