Distinction Between Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Panic attacks may show unexpected. First experience for the person suffering is very frightening. Many times panic attack shows sudden and they can reach climate very fast, in 10 minutes or so. Physical symptoms showing may be very prominent, and feelings can be very strong. Catastrophic scenarios are very strong in patient head and running from the spot is the only imaginable solution. Escape to a safe place is first thing on patients mind. There is spark of light in this entire situation because duration of the panic attacks is relatively short. Some therapist gave their speculation that panic attacks are stopping because of patient’s exhaustion. On the other hand some of the patients treated have stated that they deeply believe attacks can be terminated simply by escaping from the place they are. Another gateway for some patients is taking medicines quickly hoping that they will make control over the panic attacks. Most close gateway from those panic attacks may be slow breathing techniques in case of hyperventilation. This require previous education and training which is not always provided to the patients.
Anxiety is getting onset with more gradual approach. It is advancing more slowly than panic attacks and also its peak value is obtained more slowly. Physical symptoms may not be prominent and there is absence of catastrophic scenarios. Also, there is kind of delayed escape like behavioral response and overall duration may be variable, but usually it is longer than in panic attacks.
