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Anxiety and panic attacks share some symptoms — but they’re not the same thing.
Anxiety is A persistent feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about a situation with an uncertain outcome
- Duration: Can last for hours, days, or even weeks.
- Triggers: Often related to specific stressors (work, relationships, health, finances).
- Symptoms (gradual onset):
- Racing thoughts
- Restlessness
- Muscle tension
- Trouble sleeping
- Irritability
- Increased heart rate
- Racing thoughts
- Restlessness
- Muscle tension
- Trouble sleeping
- Irritability
- Increased heart rate
Panic Attack
- What it is: A sudden, intense episode of fear that often feels like something terrible is happening (even if there's no clear danger).
- Duration: Peaks within 10 minutes and usually ends within 20–30 minutes.
- Triggers: Can come without warning — or be triggered by a fear or phobia.
Symptoms (sudden and intense):
- o Heart palpitations
- o Chest pain
- o Shortness of breath
- o Feeling of choking
- o Dizziness
- o Numbness or tingling
- o Feeling like you're going to die or lose control
A panic attack feels like an emergency, even when you’re physically safe.
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