14 Things You Should Never Say to Girls With Anxiety

1. "Have you tried meditation?" ​Have you tried minding your own business?

2. "Calm down!" ​I would if I could. I can't. I really can't calm down. Oh god, I'm freaking out again.

3. "Just think about something else." ​Do you really believe that that's how thinking works?

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4. "You should eat something." ​I'm a grownup and I will eat when I want to, thanks!

5. "Stop freaking out. You're overreacting.​​" ​Stop being an asshole. You're being an asshole.

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6. "Take a bath to relax." ​I know in the movies people take baths to relax, but this isn't a movie and I haven't washed my tub in ​way ​too long, so...

7. "It's not a big deal.​ Think of all the less fortunate people in the world." Are you trying to guilt me out of feeling anxious by pointing out my privilege and making me feel selfish? Because that's a ​dick​ move.

8. "If you don't go to this party, everyone is going to be mad at you." I literally just told you that because of my mental illness I am unable to attend one party. I'm already anxious enough ​about​ my anxiety interfering with my personal life, but really, thanks for rubbing ​it in. 

9. "Are you freaking out because you're about to get your period?" I can't even dignify that one with a response.

10. "You're probably just tired." Remember two seconds ago when I told you that I'm anxious? That's what's going on with me.

11. "All you need is a good night's sleep." Nope! All I need is years of therapy and medication, but that's a cute solution.

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12. "Don't worry, everyone gets stressed!" When you say that you belittle my feelings, which in turns makes me feel like a crazy person, which in turn makes me more anxious. So, um, thanks.

13. "You're being really crazy right now." Actually I wasn't being crazy, but if you keep provoking me, I will get crazy.

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14. "Relax! Want a massage?" Please don't touch me. Please. Please. Please.

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