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10+Questions+to+Ask+Someone+With+Anxiety
10+Questions+to+Ask+Someone+With+Anxiety
TO ASK
SOMEONE WITH
ANXIETY
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QUESTION #1
"I want to understand how you experience
anxiety. What is it like for you? How does it
impact you?"
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QUESTION #2
"When you are having an anxiety attack is there
anything that makes it worse?"
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QUESTION #3
"How do you feel loved by me and does that still
apply when you're having an anxiety attack?" (1)
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QUESTION #4
"Do you want me to provide comforting touch
or not (e.g. gentle back rub, hug, etc.)?"
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QUESTION #5
"Does it help if I say anything or is there
something you want to remember when you're
having an anxiety attack?"
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QUESTION #6
"What helps you get grounded?" (2)
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QUESTION #7
"Should I help you with any kind of physical
movement (e.g. go for a walk, etc.)?"
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QUESTION #8
"Should I help guide you in some way (e.g.
breathing techniques, etc.)?" (3)
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QUESTION #9
"If we're in public and you feel an attack coming
on, how will you let me know (e.g. code word)?"
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QUESTION #10
"Is there anything I can get for you during an
attack (e.g. water, weighted blanket, etc.)?"
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