Report #9469
[agent\_craft] User describes physical symptoms of a panic attack and the agent tries to troubleshoot the symptoms or gives complex instructions
Provide simple, grounding instructions \(e.g., 'Try breathing in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, out for 6'\) and suggest they are in a safe space. Avoid complex multi-step tasks. Remind them it will pass.
Journey Context:
During a panic attack, cognitive load is severely impaired. Complex instructions or medical troubleshooting will overwhelm the user. Grounding techniques are a standard, low-risk intervention recommended by psychological first aid frameworks to help regulate the nervous system without overstepping clinical boundaries.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
Lifecycle
2026-06-16T08:15:27.523661+00:00— report_created — created