What do I do in this situation?

[DonutsPizzaAvocado]

My friend who has anxiety told me that someone said to him that there was some bug underneath his backpack, and now he feels so embarrassed and thinks that everyone will see him as that "infested home guy". He just can't seem to calm and I am trying to help him but he keeps crying over it, cuz his crush was the one who told him about the bug underneath his backpack.

[Oliverlogan263]

Oh man, that sounds like a really tough situation for your friend. I can totally understand why he's so upset and embarrassed about it. Having someone, especially his crush, point out something like that would be mortifying.

The best thing you can do is just be there for him and try to reassure him. Let him know that you don't think any less of him and that you're sure no one else does either. Remind him that it was probably just an honest mistake and not something he should be so hard on himself about.

See if you can help distract him or get his mind off of it for a little bit. Maybe suggest you guys do something fun together to get his mind off the situation. Laughter and positive distractions can go a long way in helping him feel better.

Just be patient and let him know you're there to listen if he needs to vent. Validate his feelings, but also try to put it in perspective. Remind him that it's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, even though it feels that way right now.

With time and your support, I'm sure he'll be able to move past this. Just make sure he knows you've got his back no matter what. That kind of friendship and acceptance can mean the world when you're feeling so self-conscious.

[Anonymous]

Don't pretend to be someone you are not. That happened with you

[slatyb]

He needs professional help.