04/17/2023
Anxiety and panic attacks are related but distinct experiences..
Anxiety is a general feeling of worry or unease that arises in response to a perceived threat or danger.
It is a normal response to stress and can even be helpful in some situations, as it can motivate people to take action to resolve the situation that is causing the anxiety. However, when anxiety becomes persistent and excessive, it can interfere with a person's daily activities and quality of life
A panic attack, on the other hand, is a sudden and intense surge of fear or discomfort that comes on quickly and can be overwhelming.
Panic attacks can be triggered by specific situations or objects, but they can also occur spontaneously without any obvious trigger.
Symptoms of a panic attack can include a rapid heart rate, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and a feeling of impending doom or loss of control.
While anxiety and panic attacks can co-occur, they are distinct experiences.
Anxiety is a more generalized feeling of worry or unease, while panic attacks are sudden and intense episodes of fear or discomfort.
Panic attacks tend to have a higher physical component.
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