Panic and anxiety are often used interchangeably to describe chronic feelings of fear, dread, and unease. However, anxiety and panic attacks are very different feelings.Therefore, it is important to understand the classifications of both panic and anxiety.An anxiety attack is actually not classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V).
Anxiety is a chronic condition characterized by excessive worry over an upcoming event or situation (Joy, 2017).Let me give you an example.
Someone who is fearful of social situations might experience reoccurring anxious thoughts about social gatherings or interactions.Due to its chronic nature, the term ‘anxiety attack’ is shorthand for describing experiencing symptoms of.
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