Anxiety when you lose your job or someone dies
- Validate that experience. It is normal that it will cause you anxiety as it is a time of difficulty.
- Be kind to yourself. Consider how you would care for a friend in that situation and how you would extend that same kindness to yourself.
- Reach out to people around you who can be comforting and calming.
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