WILL YOU LOOK ME IN THE EYES, TELL ME I'M NOT DYING? (HURT/COMFORT PROMPTS REVOLVING AROUND HYPERVENTILATION AND THE IDEA OF BEING GIVEN A SEDATIVE 'FOR YOUR OWN GOOD')
a series of both dialogue as well as actions starters related to hyperventilation, which is when someone can not get enough air due to panic or anxiety, and both related as well as unrelated subsequent sedation. trigger warnings of things such as forced sedation, panic attacks / anxiety attacks, and other's will apply here β so proceed at your own discretion. send '+ reverse' to switch the roles in the prompt.
hyperventilation-specific prompts:
[event]: sender notices recievers breathing becoming erratic during a stressful event. they gently guide the reciever to focus on their voice as a result, counting breaths with them until the panic subsides.
[night-time]: the sender is hyperventilating because of nightmare and is unable to distinguish reality from the dream. reciever carefully wraps them in a blanket then, speaking softly and grounding them with physical touch and reassurance.
[fight]: during an argument, the receiver starts to hyperventilate. the sender immediately drops the conflict because of that, their only concern being the reciever's well-being as they help them through the attack.
[crowd]: the sender is hyperventilating in a crowded place. the receiver creates a barrier around them to try to help them subsequently, shielding the sender from the overwhelming stimuli while murmuring that they're safe, and they'll get through this together.
sedative-specific prompts:
[injury]: the reciever is severely injured and in agony, thrashing and making their wounds worse. the sender, with a heavy heart, prepares a sedative for them while apologizing but letting them know it's 'for their own good.'
[trauma]: after a traumatic event, the sender is catatonic with shock, completely unresponsive. a medical professional (could be AU if wanted/needed) reciever decides sedation is the only way to prevent further psychological damage and allow their brain time to process.
[breakdown]: the reciever is having a psychotic break, which makes them a danger to both themselves as well as others. the sender, who is their emergency contact and/or caregiver, makes the difficult call to administer a prescribed sedative, holding them through the struggle until it takes effect.
[illness]: the sender is suffering from a severe, incurable illness and is in constant pain. they beg the receiver for relief. the reciever tearfully administers a higher dose of sedative to them, providing them with a peaceful, pain-free rest.
combined prompts (hyperventilating and sedation):
[faint]: the reciever's panic attack is so severe and prolonged that they begin to hyperventilate to the point of passing out. fearing for their health, the sender makes the decision to use a sedative to break the cycle.
[residual]: the sender is hyperventilating from terror after being rescued from a dangerous situation. they are combative and can't be calmed. the nearest thing to a medical professional, the reciever, explains that they need to give them something to sedate them so they can be treated safely.
[allergy]: the sender is having a severe allergic reaction that involves panicking and hyperventilating. the medication to stop the reaction has a strong sedative effect. the receiver holds them close as a result, whispering reassurances as the drug pills the sender under.
[trap]: the reciever is trapped and hyperventilating, depleting their oxygen. their rescuer, sender, has a sedative in their kit and uses it to calm the receiver's panic, conserving their energy and oxygen until they can be freed.
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dialogue from the one hyperventilating (only hyperventilation):
β i can't breathe, my chest is so tight... β
β i'm fine, really. i just need some air. β
β don't walk away from me! i can't do this alone! β
β it's too much in here! i need to... need to get out! β
sedative specific prompts with the one in distress:
β what is that? no, don't come near me with that... β
β get away from me! i don't want it! β
β please, no more pain. just make it stop. β
β don't do this. i don't want to go to sleep. β
combined prompts for the one in distress (hyperventilating and sedation):
β i can't stop! don't... what are you doing? β
β i can't breathe! get that thing away from me! β
β everything's going dark. what did you give me? β
β no, i'm fine! just give me a second β don't! β
dialogue from the one doing the comforting (only while they're hyperventilating):
β look at me. just copy my breathing. β
β forget the argument, this is more important. just breathe with me. β
β i've got you. just close your eyes and listen to my voice. β
β it was just a dream, you're safe now. i'm right here with you. β
sedative specific prompts with the one doing the comforting:
β this is for your own good. you need to rest. β
β please stop fighting me. this will help you.
β i'm so sorry, but you need this. it will make the pain go away. β
β trust me, this is the only way. you need to sleep. β
combined prompts for the comforter (the other muse is hyperventilating and needs to be sedated):
β you're going to hurt yourself if you keep this up. this is to help you. β
β i know you're scared, but you need to calm down. this will make it better. β
β your body is shutting down from panic. we need to stop this now. β
β i'm sorry, but you're not getting enough air. this will relax your lungs. β