I recently started seeing someone new and had my friend panic attack around him last night. I tried to communicate and let him know what was happening. He has never experienced this with anyone else before but was very supportive, assured me he was there for me, and rubbed my back until I felt better. 

He asked me today what are the “right” things he’s supposed to do in the situation of me having an attack. A lot of the times when I’m panicking, I have no idea what I need. 

Does anyone have advice on how a partner can help calm down and anxiety/panic attack and be helpful and supportive?