I think it's wonderful that you want to help her.

I'm glad that some of these tips were helpful for you. I can only imagine what it must feel like to be on the outside looking in (I'm usually the one having the attacks in my circle)! In my opinion-and this is just what I would find helpful from someone helping me-you can try gaining an understanding of panic attacks, making suggestions, and just listening and sitting with her when she needs that kind of support.

I also find it helpful when people can admit that they don't know what to do but are willing to learn about it with me. I do receive professional help. I have an anti-anxiety medication. I I rarely use it because I don't want to be dependent on it, but I will in very acute situations.

Learning to breathe deeply from my diaphragm has been a great help to me (I did an exercise for this when I was inpatient at fifteen years old and I'm just now remembering it). Deep breathing is usually my go-to coping skill. I imagine my stomach filling up with air like a balloon when I breathe in. I hold it for about three seconds, and then I breathe out imagining the balloon flattening. This helps me because I tend to hyperventilate when I have attacks.

I try to remember to breathe before getting started for the day. I also will remove myself from stressful situations if I can to breathe a little. Usually, if possible, I excuse myself to go to the restroom and breathe. Honestly, I'm just reminding myself to take deep breaths throughout the day.

The other helpful skill I learned (that I'm just remembering and should practice more) is practicing coping skills. I've learned about this in therapy. I have made a list for myself and they are easy to find online (I just type in "list of coping skills"). I used this one as a template : https://www.boystown.org/parenting/D...ing-Skills.pdf

I hope that this helps. Blessings.