http://typesofanxietydisorders.com/anxiety <br />How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Panic Attack <br />While anxiety and panic attacks do have similar symptoms there <br />are differences that you should be aware of. <br /> <br />For instance a panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming <br />fear and anxiety that usually occurs without any clear reason and <br />without warning. <br /> <br />Most of the time these attacks are a one time occurrence, but <br />some people experience recurring episodes. Recurring episodes <br />are often caused by a trigger, like speaking in front of a crowd or <br />doing a presentation at work. <br /> <br />Panic attacks may also be a part of another disorder such as <br />depression, panic disorder, or social phobia. These disorders are <br />generally harmless, but people who suffer with them still feel as if <br />their life is out of control. <br /> <br />A panic attack can happen anytime, but it usually happens when <br />you are away from home. You may be at a store shopping, at work <br />preparing for a presentation, in a class, driving, walking down the <br />street or even during asleep. <br /> <br />Recurring panic attacks along with persistent anxiety for future <br />attacks and major changes in behavior can be considered a <br />panic disorder. <br /> <br />There are two main symptoms of panic disorder: <br /> <br />1 - Phobic avoidance <br />2 - Anticipatory anxiety <br /> <br />Agoraphobia is traditionally believed a fear of open places or <br />public places, it literally means "fear of the marketplace." <br />However, now it is believed that agoraphobia is fear of <br />experiencing panic attack in a place where help is difficult or <br />where escape would be difficult. <br /> <br />People with panic disorder stay generally active, although there <br />are specific situations that they tend to avoid. On the other hand, <br />agoraphobics limit their activities because of fearful thoughts. <br />These fearful thoughts can be very damaging to a person's life as <br />well as relationships with others. <br /> <br />http://typesofanxietydisorders.com/anxiety <br />How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Panic Attack
