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9 Phrases To Say (and Not To Say) to Someone Who's Depressed

Tell someone with depression that they are not alone and that they are important to you. Encourage them to seek care, like medication or therapy, for their depression. Offer to help with errands or ...
Time

The Worst Things to Say to Someone With OCD—and What to Say Instead

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. It takes an average of 14 to 17 years for people to be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ...
Everyday Health

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

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 ...
Everyday Health

5 Things Not to Say to Someone With Crohn’s Disease (and What to Say Instead)

It’s easy to unintentionally say something that hurts more than it helps, even if you mean well. Here’s how to avoid that. Living with Crohn’s disease can be physically and emotionally challenging.
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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 ...