Both Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) work well for panic disorder, and both are classified as SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Both are well-tolerated and not as activating (induce agitation and anxiety) as Prozac (fluoxetine), another SSRI. In addition, Paxil and Zoloft are not as activating as the SNRIs, such as Effexor. Clinically, I […]
What is the difference between anxiety and a panic attack?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Ken in New York City. What is the difference between anxiety and a panic attack? There are a few important basics on which you can understand the difference between an anxiety and a panic attack. The intensity and duration of symptoms, along with how they […]
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Does Breathing Help For Anxiety Attacks?
Yes, controlled breathing helps for anxiety attacks. When you have an anxiety attack, also known as a panic attack, you may experience shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, numbness and tingling in your arms and legs, and feeling like you are having a heart attack or even an asthma attack. Once you have figured out […]
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How Does One Relax With An Anxiety Attack?
There are several ways to relax with an anxiety attack. An anxiety attack, similar to a panic attack, is characterized by extreme fear or nervousness, shortness of breath, chest pain, butterflies in the stomach, lump in the throat, tingling of the arms and legs, and feeling like you are having a heart attack or asthma […]
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What Is The Difference Between A Heart Attack And A Panic Attack?
Astonishingly, these types of questions on the internet regarding the difference between medical illness and psychiatric presentations are being answered by people who are not medical doctors. Getting medical advice from someone who is not a medical doctor can be life-threatening. Fortunately, at AnxietyBoss.com, all the questions and content are written and edited by Dr. […]
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What Is The Difference Between An Asthma Attack And A Panic Attack?
Oftentimes, it is difficult to tell the difference between an asthma attack and a panic attack. It is important to know the difference, as an asthma attack may need urgent medical treatment to prevent asphyxiation. A panic attack is treated a different way, and does not require emergency medical treatment. The main difference between […]
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Will A Panic Attack Or Anxiety Attack Harm Me Or Kill Me?
No, panic attacks and anxiety attacks will not harm you or kill you. When you are experiencing a panic attack or anxiety attack, it may feel like you are going to have a heart attack, and that you are going to die. Also when experiencing a panic attack or anxiety attack, you may experience difficulty […]
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What Is The Difference Between A Panic Attack And An Anxiety Attack?
A panic attack and an anxiety attack are both similar in that they are severe anxiety symptoms, are episodic, and have the feeling of fear, nervousness, dread, or terror. They are different in that an anxiety attack is usually triggered by a stressor. For instance, if you have stage fright, you might have an anxiety […]
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17 Easy Ways To Deal With Panic Attacks
When panic attacks occur, they are severely distressing, and at times may be perceived as life-threatening. Indeed, it can mimic medical problems such as a heart attack, and those with panic attacks sometimes end up in the emergency department for what seems to be an emergent crisis. The final common pathway for all anxiety problems […]
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Top 14 Things You Should Know About Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be highly distressing when it strikes. The following are the top 20 things you should know about panic attacks (4th ed., text rev.; DSM-IV-TR; American Psychiatric Association, 2000): Panic attacks have a sudden onset and peaks rapidly Panic attacks occur without warning, and usually lasts 5 to 10 minutes. Some will talk […]
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