Catering to a loved one's needs will be rewarding. When you become consumed by anxiety, turn your attention outward. Helping others is empowering. Choose your cause wisely. Working on behalf of hypercritical person will be an exercise in futility. You'll feel much better by cooking a delicious meal, running an errand or performing a dreaded chore for a friend. Soon, the feeling of sadness that has been dogging you will be replaced by enthusiasm. Best of all, your relationship will also improve.