Advice is the lowest form of conversation

One of the worst things you can do for a person who has anxiety/panic disorder is to give them unsolicited advice. Even if you suffer yourself no two people are alike. Often times the "advice" given adds to the guilt and shame. We can't just "get over it" nor do we have a lack of faith in God. The best thing you can do is offer prayer and an ear when they need it. Another thing that bothers me is to be touched when I am in a panic. I do not want to be touched. I want to be left alone. I feel like all of my nerves are on high alert and touching me feels evasive.