08/01/2025
While your response during an anxiety attack matters, what you do between attacks can have an even bigger impact on your partner’s well-being and your relationship. This is when trust is built, coping skills are strengthened, and anxiety can gradually lose its grip 💁♀️
1️⃣ Check in when things are calm. Let them know you're there to listen, not fix. And that you want to support them in ways that feel right to them.
2️⃣ If they know what tends to set off their anxiety, learn about it together. If not, gently exploring it (when they’re ready) can help them feel more in control.
3️⃣ Try coping tools such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques or visualization of a calming scene with them when they’re feeling okay, so they feel easier to use when anxiety hits.
4️⃣ Therapy can help, but it has to feel like their choice. Let them know you’re on their team, without applying pressure.
If someone you love is struggling, know that we are always here to help. Wellness Road offers virtual and in-person support in New York, Tarrytown, and Texas 💖 Visit the link in our bio or call (646) 798-2722. We proudly accept United Health Care, Aetna, and Lyra benefits.
