| The terms anxiety and panic attacks are used | | | | what is happening to you and your body at that very |
| interchangeably so often that they have come to be | | | | moment and is not because of worrying about events |
| regarded as the same thing. There ARE differences | | | | in your life. |
| though. | | | | That's why, most panic attack sufferers rush to the |
| In fact, the right treatment for you will be based on | | | | emergency room, because they think they're having a |
| these differences. This will help you to respond much | | | | heart attack or that something else is physically wrong |
| better to treatment and help you recover much | | | | with them. |
| quicker. | | | | Differences In Treatment: Anxiety Attack Vs Panic |
| What's The Difference Between A Panic Attack And | | | | Attack |
| An Anxiety Attack? | | | | Though the medications used may generally be the |
| A couple of major differences between panic and | | | | same, for panic attacks, it's best to start at a lower |
| anxiety attacks are the duration and intensity of these | | | | dose. There may also be a difference as far as |
| attacks. Panic attacks can be sudden, fast and severe | | | | therapy is concerned. |
| and generally last for a short time. | | | | Cognitive behavioral therapy is helpful for panic attacks |
| A panic attack can hit you without any warning, or, out | | | | and teaches you not to be afraid of what your body is |
| of the blue. There may not be an apparent reason. It | | | | feeling and that it's not harmful. There may be some |
| affects your body as well as your mind. It can also | | | | form of exposure therapy. |
| lead to agoraphobia. | | | | For anxiety, the focus may be on relaxation techniques |
| Anxiety attacks builds up gradually, last longer and is | | | | to calm the anxious thoughts. This is also good for |
| not as intense. It can be caused by excessive worry | | | | panic attack sufferers as learning to relax will help in a |
| about everything, particularly about your life. This | | | | difficult situation. |
| anxiety can get out of hand and cause physical | | | | The bottom line is that both panic and anxiety are |
| sensations as well. | | | | treatable and the outcome is generally very good. |
| Another major difference is to do with that PRECISE | | | | Stay positive and motivated and you're well on your |
| moment. A panic attack makes you scared about | | | | way to recovery. |