that is a very concise and straight forward way of handling the issue. the only draw back is the stigma associated with it. or, the percieved stigma. while many people would just say "ok, is there anything I can do" it paits a picture of helplessness or even sickness on the panic victim. however, in retrospect I wish i would have just told him about the attack. If i did i probably would be out at that party right now....