Difference between anxiety and panic attack

Posted By: Sm Adminon: November 05, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Anxiety:
The feeling of fear, unease and worry is anxiety. It is often caused by muscular tension, restlessness, fatigue and problems in concentration. Symptoms of anxiety include feeling frightened, nervous or panicky all the time.
Panic attack:
A panic attack is a rush of intense psychological and physical symptoms. It lasts from five to twenty minutes. Panic attacks can be frightening as well. The main reason for anxiety attacks is worry and stress.
Differences:

Basis	Anxiety	Panic Attack
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.	A sudden overwhelming feeling of acute and disabling anxiety.
Synonyms	Doubt, unease, trouble, misery, dread	Fit of terror, spasm, panic disorder, scare and panic
Antonyms	Calmness, security, happiness, trust, certainty and belief
Types	Its types are: obsessive compulsive generalized anxiety disorder phobia post traumatic disorder social anxiety disorder panic disorder	Its types are: Expected panic attacks Unexpected panic attacks
Word origin	It was originated in the Early 16th century: from French anxiété or Latin anxietas, from anxius.	It was originated in Early 17th century: from French panique, from modern Latin panicus, from Greek panikos, from the name of the god Pan, noted for causing terror, to whom woodland noises were attributed.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /aŋˈzʌɪəti/ Eng (US): /aNGˈzīədē/	Eng (UK): /ˈpanɪk/ /əˈtak/ Eng (US): /ˈpanik/ /əˈtak/
Symptoms	Its symptoms are: a pounding heartbeat breathing faster palpitations (an irregular heartbeat) feeling sick chest pains headaches sweating loss of appetite feeling faint needing the toilet more frequently	Its symptoms are: palpitations accelerated heart rate sweating tremblingshaking shortness of breath chocking hyperventilation chest pain discomfort nausea dizziness light headedness fainting spells depression fear of losing control or going insane sense of impending death numbness or tingling sensations hot flashes or chills
Causes	Its causes are: Stress at work Stress from school Stress in a personal relationship such as marriage Financial stress Stress from an emotional trauma such as the death of a loved one Stress from a serious medical illness Side effect of medication Use of an illicit drug, such as cocaine Symptom of a medical illness Lack of oxygen in circumstances as diverse as high altitude sickness, emphysema, or pulmonary embolism	Its causes are: Mitral valve prolapse, a minor cardiac problem that occurs when one of the heart’s valves doesn’t close correctly. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Stimulant use (amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine) Medication withdrawal
Treatments	Its treatment are: aerobic exercise, avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and illicit drugs, stress-management techniques	Its treatment are: Reduce anxiety Do relaxation exercises Change how you think Get regular exercise Limit alcohol and caffeine Eat a balanced diet
Example in Sentence	Don’t feel so much anxiety. He is suffering from a severe anxiety.	Anxiety is also a symptom of panic attack. Richard had a panic attack.