XT had this way of pulling me back when that happened. He'd ask stupid questions..
"what color is my shirt" "what color is the carpet" etc. Instruct me to "feel my feet on the floor". When I was in the trauma program last year, they kept oranges in the freezer to hold onto when we were "wobbly". That was awesome, you could feel them and smell them and they would really ground you well. I always wished I could have a t keep one in a freezer for me. Do you think your T would do that? Maybe bring him an orange? Seriously, I can't recommend it enough.

I don't know if it gets better. It sure comes in handy when I am stressed and by myself, not so much when your trying to function though. Sorry you went thru that torture.