How do you know if you’re having a panic or anxiety attack?
Last reviewed15 May 2018
By Jayne Leonard
Reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, CRNP

Signs and symptoms Differences Causes Diagnosis During an attack Home remedies Medical treatments Takeaway

The terms panic attack and anxiety attack are used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Key characteristics distinguish one from the other, though they have several symptoms in common.

These types of attack have different intensities and durations.

Panic attacks are generally more intense than anxiety attacks. They also come on out of the blue, while anxiety attacks are often associated with a trigger.

Symptoms of anxiety are linked to numerous mental health conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and trauma, while panic attacks mainly affect those with panic disorder.
What are the signs and symptoms?

The differences between anxiety and panic attacks are best highlighted by comparing the symptoms of each condition:

Panic attack vs. anxiety attack
Chest pain is a symptom of panic and anxiety attacks.

Panic attacks come on suddenly, without an obvious trigger.

Symptoms include: more here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321798.php