Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack: What’s The Difference?
It is important for you to understand the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack. If you are unsure about which type you are experiencing, it will be harder to find the proper treatment or to develop effective coping skills. At the Fishtown Wellness Center, you can learn about the types of attacks that you are having and receive appropriate treatment for your particular condition. What is an anxiety attack? The phrase anxiety attack is not a recognized clinical disorder. It is not listed in the DSM-5, which is the diagnostic manual that is relied on by most mental health professionals. Anxiety attack is simply a colloquial term that was created by people who have anxiety to describe periods of anxiety that are intense or extended....
