Panic attacksare one of the more scary, and yet mysterious, symptoms of anxiety.
Do you call an ambulance?
Offer them a glass of water or a cup of tea?
In a pinch, you could even sit with the person in their (or your) car.
Ask them what they need
Marcum points out that panic attacks are different for each person.
If the answer to this last question is something along the lines of “No!
At that point, you may need to intervene whether they wish it or not.
Keep calm
Laughter may be infectious, but panic is downright contagious.
