How do you help someone through a mental health relapse?

I understand that healing isn't linear, but it's sad to see someone beat up because they think they have failed. It is pretty severe health anxiety, made worse by autism and being hyper aware of everything going on in their body.

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SW-User

Be there to listen, but don't try to take on the job of 'fixing' them. Try to steer them towards professional help, perhaps beginning with their doctor. Taking on someone else's mental health when you aren't trained can be exhausting and you can end up making things worse.