Ok so I know someone that has panic attacks, and recently when they had one it was over a missing article of clothing, when a new article of clothing (a full swim suite and dress, when just a bottom was missing) was replaced and bought the attack ceased and was no more, they rode a roller coaster and was fine, is this true to the nature of panic attacks I know so little of them and just want to know what to expect in the future.

I am beginning to understand my panic attck pattern a little better and I am thinking that I am going to wake up very anxious. Wouls it help to take a Alprazolam before bed to avoid an ealry morning attack.

is this a panic attack:
when your heart feels really mad and you can’t breathe properly, you feel lightheaded and can’t focus. I think I also hyperventilated and nearly passed out.

what do you do to calm down/avoid
I went outside for a smoke, but I’m guessing this isn’t standard medical advice.