Hi Chi,
Welcome tot he forum and the community here. I don't know much about physiologists, in the past I have seen psychologist and psychiatrists. Does your partner have follow up appointments with this person? If not can counselling be organised? Has your partner been to see his Dr about this issue?
There is some information on this site about anxiety in the information section. Have a read of that it may be beneficial.
I find the more research I do about my conditions, the better I understand my behaviours and are able to help myself as well to get better.
Like you mentioned so well, anxiety is like riding the waves. It may be beneficial to work out a way to help your partner to relax and calm down again while an attack is happening or even to be able to recognise the signs between you and nip it in the bud before it becomes a full blown attack.
Speaking to your Dr about where to find help and resources could be a good start.
Your partner will benefit greatly from your support. The thing is to keep yourself positive and mentally healthy as well. Find enjoyable things to do together. Let him know you are there for him, together you can find answers.
The journey may be like those waves you were talking about, finding flotation devices along the way will help immensely.
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