What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack, or are they the same thing?

Answer 1

Panic Attack Symptoms:

Sensation of shortness of breath or smothering
Dizziness or faintness
Palpitations or pounding heart
Trembling or shaking
Sweating, chills, or hot flashes
Feeling of choking
Nausea or upset stomach
Numbness or tingling
Chest pain or discomfort
Fear of dying
Fear of losing control
Feelings of unreality
Feelings of detachment

Anxiety Attack Symptoms:

Twitching or trembling
Muscle tension, headaches
Sweating
Dry mouth, difficulty swallowing
Abdominal pain (may be the only symptom of stress, especially in a child)
Dizziness
Rapid or irregular heart rate
Rapid breathing
Diarrhea or frequent need to urinate
Fatigue
Irritability, including loss of your temper
Sleeping difficulties and nightmares
Decreased concentration
Sexual problems

Similar-ish symptoms right? Two very different problems.
I'm the panic attack type myself. Another symptom I have during an attack that's not on the list is I become very fluched, my face turns bright red, and I feel incredibly hot, like the room suddenly became 15 degrees warmer.

Think of it like this: Panic attack: You are suddenly asked to speak in front of your whole school about something you don't know, without any time to prepare.

Anxiety Attack: You're taking a test you've been studying for, for several days in advance. You are totally prepared, but because you're so nervous, your mind it utterly blank about the answers to the test.

Hope that helps!
-K

Answer 2

An anxiety attack would come after a stressful situation whereby a panic attack is unpredictable and is not from a stressful situation. People often avoid places where they've had panic attacks before such as the store or school.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

same thing i used to get the all the time but i taught myself how to control them. I use beata blockers to stop my heart pounding and i sat down breath slowley and focus on my son and all the good things in life i have and dont wont to lose. That helps, also carry a photo of someone you love whether its your mum, kids, wife, gf etc... and concentrat on them when its happening.

Answer 6

panic attacks are more violent and can cause u to break from all reality.anxiety attacks fill people with fear and need to be treated

Answer 7

They're the same thing, and they're treated in the same manner.

Answer 8

they are the same..attacks from an unstable emotional state.

Answer 9

they are basically the same thing!!!