1. Let’s take this one step at a time.
This shows that you’re here to help her and you want to understand why she is feeling this way and how she got to this point—not that you want to brush her off and have her calm down so you don’t have to deal with her.
2. I understand and I’m here for you.
Letting her know simply that you’re here for her and you’re understanding that she has anxiety at the moment can be comforting.
3. Let’s go take a walk.
This means you know that endorphins are good for mental health and anxiety and that you’ve done some research on ways to help her cope.
4. No matter what, I’m here for you.
Let her know you are not going to go anywhere, no matter how bad things may get.
