Five Signs That You’re Experiencing an Anxiety Attack
You might listen to people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they’re the same thing.
However, this is when things start to get confusing because panic attacks are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), whereas an anxiety attack isn’t.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (American) or the International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) (WHO / European) for health, research and diagnoses purposes.
Using either one will hinge upon their geographical area and in some cases, personal preference.
Think of it as the A to Z book for the brain that pinpoints information on mental illness, for diagnoses purposes in mental health.
An anxiety attack and panic attack is a good analogy like the diagnostic books previously mentioned above because both are different but still have similarities between them.
Both activate the fight or flight response. Causing an overwhelming rush of physical symptoms with racing heartbeats, and trouble breathing. Indicative of a panic attack in most cases.
An anxiety attack often comes in reaction to a stressor. There can be a specific trigger, such as an exam, workplace issues, a health issue, or a relationship Problem.
For example, you are walking down a dark alley and hear footsteps. You start to feel fearful, apprehensive at the start, and your body begins to respond to a potential threat from the sound.
In your mind, you begin to imagine the worst possible outcome from sexual assault to an alien invasion, and the worry becomes overwhelming and real, which can feel like an attack.
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