Five Signs That You’re Experiencing an Anxiety Attack

<p>You might listen to people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they’re the same thing. </p> <p>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.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>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. </p> <p>Using either one will hinge upon their geographical area and in some cases, personal preference. </p> <p>Think of it as the A to Z book for the brain that pinpoints information on mental illness, for diagnoses purposes in mental health.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Both activate the <a href="https://mentalhealthtraining.info/course/anxiety-and-what-to-do-when-it-becomes-a-problem" target="_blank">fight or flight response</a>. Causing an overwhelming rush of physical symptoms with racing heartbeats, and trouble breathing. Indicative of a panic attack in most cases.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><a href="https://mentalhealthtraining.info/mental-health/anxiety/five-signs-that-you-are-experiencing-an-anxiety-attack" target="_blank">Learn more..</a></p> <p>Follow and like on