Panic Attack/ Comfort Starters
The sender is having a panic attack
"I-I can't... I can't control it."
"I-I can't breathe... everything's spinning..."
"I-I need to get out of here... please, I can't stay... it's too much..."
"N-noise... too much noise... I can't think... I need to..."
"I feel like I'm going to die..."
"I-I can't stop crying..."
"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry for falling apart like this..."
"I'm scared... I don't know what's happening..."
"I feel like I'm going to pass out..."
"I need to get out of here... I can't handle this..."
"I-I'm fine, just give me a moment. It's nothing..."
: "I'm okay, really... Just need a moment to... to collect myself..."
The sender is comforting receiver having a panic attack
"Hey, hey, it's okay. Just breathe with me, alright? Nice and slow. You're safe here, I've got you."
"Tell me five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste."
"'You're not alone in this. Take your time; I'll wait."
"Let's count backwards from 100. One number at a time. You've got this."
"Shh, I know it feels overwhelming right now, but you're not alone. I'm right here beside you, and I'm not going anywhere."
"Focus on my voice, okay?"
"I'm right here beside you, holding your hand."
"Let's step outside for a moment. Take my hand, we'll get through this together."