What do you call it?
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What do you call it?
| Fri, 09-02-2005 - 11:41am |
What do you call it?
- anxiety attack
- panic attack
- either one--I use them interchangeably
- other
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Hi everyone it's me!! I'm still here, reading everyday!! I'm still plugging along.
That's an interesting questions. My reason for choosing other, is that what I call a panic attack and what I call an anxiety attack are two different things with the panic attack being the more severe of the 2. I guess what I would call an anxiety attack would be the precursor to a panic attack. I'm feeling really nervous, but still in "control". My heart isn't pounding, but the urge to flee is just under the surface. A panic attack for me would be the heart pounding, cold sweats, racing thoughts, and just wanting to get out of where ever I am(than goodness I don't have these much anymore). Does this make any sense??
I can be really anxious or nervous and not panic. Some days I can work with/through it and not have many problems. Some days it bothers me more than others. Isn't that weird??
I hope this helps!! Chrystal