How to Help Someone who is in a Panic Attack

Hi everybody,
Panic attacks are very hard and on Saturday I will be writing an article about it. However, today I am going to write about what the other people need to know and should or shouldn't do.
Things to know

• There is not always a reason for one: Sometimes panic attacks just happen. Maybe it is a buildup of anxiety, maybe it is biological. But don't try to be logical with it.
• It comes in two waves: The first wave can be controlled (way easier said than done) the second wave can't be controlled. 
• It is often related to your usual stress things. Meaning, lets say your stomach hurts when you get stressed out when you have a panic attack that is most likely one of the symptoms. 
• It is easier to see: Panic attacks are hard to hide.
• There is no clock: Some panic attacks are 5 minnutes, other ones are two hours.

Things to do

• Be there: Sometimes just having someone that they knows cares is the best thing that can happen
• Give yourself some extra time: Meaning due to the fact that they can last different times you never know how long you might be there 
• It is okay to get help: So, this is an interesting one. A lot of people are scared to tell anyone about a panic attack. That is why a lot of doctors have pagers now so that you call a number and the doctor gets paged. Also, while this is iffy legally if someone is having a panic attack don't think about do I have permission to speak to the doctor because of waivers. If the person has told you to call they have given you permission. 
• Make sure they are filled: What I mean is a lot of time stress gets worse if the person hasn't eaten for a while.
• Stay as calm as possible

Things Not to do 

• Don't bring up serious stuff: Don't talk about them needing help or stuff that is serious. Do that after. 
• Don't say you have the answer: I am sorry but you don't most people don't. One of the things that people don't realize is often support is wanted not anything else. 
• Don't interrogate them: There is a difference between asking them what is going on and peppering them with questions. 

What am I missing (I know I am missing a lot) comment and let me know. On Saturday I will put it in perspective of the person with the panic attack.