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...Like what?

[These are things he needs to know.]

You'll want to distance yourself from the source, for starters-- like we did today. If it's not directly interfering with you, it helps. Also pay close attention to your breathing. You're going to want to inhale for a count of three, and release for the same count.

A lot of time, when people have panic attacks, their breathing becomes rapid and shallow, and that makes it difficult to get as much oxygen to the brain, rendering you shaky and lightheaded.

[It's good advice. It's all good advice, and slowly, he nods.]

... I see. In that case... I believe I can try to remember these things. They seem simple enough.

[Maybe it will help him be LESS PATHETIC, to his own mind. He doesn't say that out loud, though.]

In time, we'll try to give you a stronger, better memory to override it... which will be hard, I know, but it ought to be able to help.

[ A memory that can override your death, though... isn't going to be easy. ]

For now, just focus on that.