T, Thanks for the tidbit. A friend of mine said the exact same things when he was "running away". Sometimes the anxiety/depression make them feeling like they are choking or are going to die. They have this need to run in order to save themselves.
I'm glad she's sharing this w/you so that you have a better understanding of what is going through her mind.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.