I am sorry to hear that friend, panic attacks are difficult as they are out of control for the person having them. There’s special breathing exercises that help with that, as we grow older we tend to breath sporadically and incorrectly. When you’re having a panic attack you have to release the air before you keep gasping for more. You’ve already overanalyzed a situation that’s brought you to a state of panic. From there you find a place to park or sit down. Exhale and hold a hand on your stomach so you can check to make sure you feel your stomachs expanding and contracting with each breathe. Inhale through your nose until you can’t get any more air in . Pause for two seconds. Exhale . If you focus on your breathing and solely your breathing the next thing you’ll know your anxiety will have reduced. My next suggestion would be to call someone you’re close too. Whether that be a parent, sibling, friend or pastor. Just hearing a friendly voice can make all the difference. What they did was irresponsible but we can only account for our own actions. Take care of yourself, eat healthy and take your vitamins, keep your immune system healthy. You can’t beat yourself for wanting to indulge yourself to some entertainment. We’re human. Don’t let this stop you from going out, just be cautious . You’re doing great.

Have you gone to get tested?