" Jack picked a piece of mint from his glass and chewed on it for a second. “I’m curious,” he said,
“is telling someone to relax ever helpful? It’s like saying ‘breathe’ to someone who is
hyperventilating or ‘swallow’ to a person who’s choking. It’s a completely useless admonition. "

― Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney , The Nest