whats the differance

what the differance between anxiety attacks an panic attacks ?

[AnxiousGurl]

I think theyre the same thing.

[daffysoundz]

i have checked i dont think it is the same, my problem, is that i dont know witch one im suffering from

[yatta07]

Well when you are experiencing one, what are your symptoms? and in what order?

[daffysoundz]

well it starts with dizziness along with nervisness, my heart starts to pound then i feel like im dieing,feel like its getting dark,feels like something is in my throat.then it stops for awile, then starts back again sometimes

[yatta07]

That's the exact sensations and order that mine occured in when I experienced Panic Attack...it peaks rather rapidly and starts to began again, turning into reoccurring attacks, meaning one after another. If you allow it, these attacks will persist for hrs at a time. I know you've probably heard this before, but you do have the control to stop it when it starts to come on...now, trust me...this is not easy, but because of what I'm about to share with you...I am Panic Attack free.....I now suffer with Anxiety aftermath, meaning, the damage symptoms from Panic! All you have to do is let the panic run through you without adding second fear...second fear is your feelings of panic that's released while your experiencing it. Yes it feels extremly horrible and yes you feel like you're dying (but u know u won't) so try it! When it comes on next time, talk to yourself, say things like "come on, u can't hurt me" "Do your very best, I'm not afraid anymore"! I can almost guarantee this will help if you consistently take this approach, it breaks the cycle eventually...Let me know how it goes :) Good luck!

[daffysoundz]

i was just looking at a web sit that said the same thing,ill try it thank u.
i have ad u as a friend

[yatta07]

Kool! ;) I know it will work!

[Sue357]

Hi.  I also suffer from anxiety and have attacks in the past.  I have a question.  When you are experiencing anxiety, is it ever accompanied by nausea?  Right now, I am battling that as well as what I think you were describing as second fear?  My shrink says I have GAD as well as the fact that I have been a clinical depressive since the age of 9.  I am 51 now.  Do you take meds?  I am now on 200 mg of Zoloft and 1.5 mg klonopin.  Thanks.

[remar]

yes, i get the nausea too. remar

[cnote]

I think it's a personal deal.

For me, a panic attack is something that comes out of nowhere and lasts for anywhere between 2 minutes to a couple of hours. Then leaves.

Anxiety attack for me... is when I have the symptoms for a week or 2 straight.
Terrible.

[daffysoundz]

i have only had anxiety for about 2 1/2 months now. i have not had any nausea and im hoping it dosent get to that. i hoping you feel better

[daffysoundz]

i think your correct

[yatta07]

Hey Sue,

No I do not take any meds, my personal choice because I feared side effects, however, I have to say, because of this choice, I suffered terribly...what ever anxiety threw at me in the beginning, I had to take it and it was such a bad time for me! Here I am 2 months later feeling about 95% better, I learned to accept that this is who I am for now and I basically let anxiety win! Trust me, this is one battle u don't want to mess with and because I gave up fighting, most of my symptoms started to subside slowly! I used to tense up when I felt them, keeping myself in the cycle, I'm learning to break the cycle! the more you fight and fear the worst it gets. I still suffer with shortness of breath, lightheaded sensations and chest discomfort, but it's very mild and I know 2 more months from now it will all be vanished! Try it, even if you are taking meds...good luck!

[kteen16]

I always think there the same, but when i have a panic attack i feel like im dying.
anxiety attacks arnt as bad.

[Nasal_Problems]

Well, I would say that a panic attack is a one time event that occurs for several minutes up to an hour. This can of course occur again. But, it's not constant.

I'd say anxiety is more constant.

For me, my problem has been anxiety all the time and panic attacks inbetween. I've learned that I believe alcohol has had a huge component of why I have developed anxiety issues. I have always used alcohol to try to self medicate, but this infact is a vicous circle because it makes matters worse the next day. I'm trying to stop doing that. I haven't noticed a largescale difference yet, but I really think that it's the problem. I can't numb myself anymore. I have to face these demons head on. And the truth is, I know I can beat this thing. I've seen improvement since being on here even when I was abusing alcohol. So, now that I've stopped abusing my body, I'm sure I can improve even more.

Good luck.

[daffysoundz]

you really shouldnt drink, i have seen on the net that that would make it worst you may not like meds but they work