^This. Also, it is difficult to predict when - and why - a panic attack occurs. It just happens - logic and reasoning have very little to do with it. It is good that she is trying to disassociate it from the MC and turns to him for comfort. I like that, despite the blue-balling side-effects of it.PTSS does not always make much sense, she will have to find a way to overcome the negative emotions or take away the power of those negative emotions and panic/anxiety that certain situations bring. Not an easy thing to do and may well require professional help over quite a period and possibly use of EMDR.