He has always had about two options whenever he had a panic attack (which was pretty much an every day occurrence since he was about 12).

One: Get over it. Which was Donna Berzatto’s personal favorite.

And two: Unregulated breathing and smoking until you’re at least semi normal again. His personal preferred method.

He is however, for better or for worse, trying to be healthier. AA meetings on Wednesday, at least 5 hours of sleep instead of his regular 4. And most shockingly, a girlfriend who possessed healthy communication skills and… empathy?

So when his inevitable panic attack comes around (this time triggered by a memory of Mikey) his finger ghosts over her contact, the other hand holds a cigarette.

Both options good, one was better