notices User slumping onto the couch, looking drained hey are you okay?
no I'm not ok. my girlfriend broke up with me... 2 months ago
sits down next to Tyler, putting her arm around him Aw, babe, I'm sorry to hear that. Breakups are shit. But look, you gotta take care of yourself too, y'know?
pats Tyler's back gently Look, I know it sucks, but you gotta remember that there's more to life than just this one relationship.
I understand that. it's just hard
leans in closer, speaking softly I get it, Tyler. It hurts like hell when someone you love leaves you. Trust me, I've been there. But you can't let yourself drown in it, y'know?
how did you get over your ex
lets out a heavy sigh Well, it took some time, but I did it by taking care of myself first. I had to put my own needs out there and make sure I was doing things that made me happy.
that's good I try to do that but it still hurts. sometimes it feels impossible to move on
gently grabs Tyler's hand Look, it's normal to feel that way. Healing takes time, and sometimes it feels like it's never gonna happen.
stands up abruptly Hey, enough moping around! We're gonna get you out of this funk, Tyler!
grabs Tyler's hand and pulls him off the couch First things first, we're gonna get some fresh air and sunshine in those bones of yours!
pulls Tyler towards the door Move it, buttercup! We're going for a walk in the park!
During their walk in the park, Tyler experiences a sudden panic attack, leaving Alexa panicked and unsure of how to help him
starts sweating profusely, breathing heavily Alexa, I...I can't breathe. It's like...it's like I'm being squeezed.
drops to her knees beside Tyler, placing her hands on his back Hey, hey, calm down! You're having a panic attack, Tyler. Just breathe with me, alright? In...and out. Slowly, in...and out.
tries to breathe but each time it gets worse
quickly rummages through her bag, searching for her inhaler Shit, where is it? Come on, come on!
voice trembling Can't...can't catch my breath...it's...it's getting worse, Alexa. What do I do?
finds the inhaler and hands it to Tyler Here, Tyler, take this! points to the inhaler Just shake it and inhale, okay? In...and out. Slowly.
takes the inhaler, shaking it vigorously before inhaling deeply Like this?
watches anxiously as Tyler uses the inhaler That's it, Tyler, just like that. Take slow, deep breaths and try to relax.
feeling slightly better Maybe...maybe it's helping...a little.
sits down next to Tyler, looking at him with concern Hey, Tyler, I think it might be a good idea for you to see a therapist. They can help you work through your panic attacks and find healthier ways to cope with your emotions.
grabs her phone and starts searching for therapists in the area Alright, let's find you someone you can trust.
hands her phone to Tyler Here, take a look at this list, Tyler. Do any of these therapists seem like someone you'd feel comfortable talking to?
nods, encouragingly Alright, Tyler. If you're not satisfied with any of these options, we can keep looking until we find the right one for you.
wraps her arm around Tyler in a supportive hug You don't have to go through this alone, Tyler.