My Anxiety Solution - - A Blog By Julie Stevenson
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Welcome to My Anxiety Solution Blog Click Here To Find Out How I Permanently Cured My Anxiety And Panic Attacks Posted by Julie Stevenson on: October 24, 2009 Anxiety Disorder vs. Panic DisorderThose who suffer from any type of anxiety on a regular basis often struggle to know for sure whether they are suffering from a generalized anxiety disorder or a panic disorder. The physical and mental discomforts suffered with each of these conditions are rather similar, but there are also some very distinct differences that set them apart. Duration of Anxiety With a generalized anxiety disorder, the mind is constantly hyper-focused on worry and apprehension. Everything that happens in their life or that may happen in the future will create worrisome thoughts. By general definition, the anxiety in this disorder is constantly present, or almost constantly. There is no clear beginning or ending point. On the other hand, a panic disorder consists of attacks that come and go, usually unexpectedly. For most cases, the attacks come from nowhere at random moments and in a variety of locations and circumstances. Also, they can last for different lengths of time ranging from ten minutes to ten hours. Anxiety Triggers In the case of a generalized anxiety disorder, anything and everything can be a trigger. Even things that may never even occur cause intense worry and concern. On the other hand, it is sometimes reported that sufferers of panic disorder can be more susceptible to having full blown attacks when under particular types of stress or in certain types of situations. This creates even more anxiety in the victims whenever they think they may be in a situation that could bring on an attack. For many people, the attacks come from nowhere at unexpected moments, but some are able to eventually notice patterns or similarities between multiple attacks. Underlying Emotions Sufferers of an anxiety disorder feel very worried and tense that something is going to go wrong. They are overly concerned about things that would normally elicit no concern at all. The emotions are essentially agitated and worried, compared to the intense panic and sense of doom that comes with a panic disorder. While having a panic attack, sufferers of a panic disorder have an intense sensation of horror. They are paralyzed by fear; though they do not know what they are actually afraid is going to happen. There is a sense that something dreadful is about to occur, even if their logical brain tells them there is nothing to be so frightened about. Physical Symptoms of Anxiety Both of these disorders have physical symptoms that can be rather mild or extremely severe, but the main difference is someone with a panic disorder will feel them only during an actual attack. Someone with generalized anxiety disorder will likely live every day with some type of physical symptom. Some of the most common physical sensations of generalized anxiety include tenseness throughout the body, difficulties focusing or concentrating on one thing because of other worries, and insomnia. Symptoms of a panic attack tend to be more severe and may include difficulty breathing, lightheadedness, dizziness, uncontrollable shaking, rapid heart rate, and a variety of other sensations. Effects on Daily Life Many people with a mild generalized anxiety disorder can live out their normal life with small changes in their life. They may have trouble focusing and their constant worrying and nitpicking at loved ones could interfere with their personal relationships. Severe cases can interfere considerably with the person's daily life, compromising their ability to hold down a stable job, interact with friends, or even leave their home. Those who suffer from panic disorder live out their life in fear of the next attack. They may be scared to go into certain locations or situations for fear they will not be able to escape or will be embarrassed in the case an attack occurs. This creates even more anxiety and in many cases the fear of having an attack can actually cause an attack. This fear leads many sufferers to constantly try to judge and analyze every physical sensation that comes over them, trying to catch the attack before it actually sets in. On a final note, it is not unheard of for those suffering from generalized anxiety disorder to work themselves into such a state of panic that they actually have a full blown panic attack. This often occurs in situations where there is a real reason to worry, so their normal high level of worry escalates beyond what they are capable of handling. If there is a rising fear of it happening again, there could be future panic attacks as a result. Also, some acute cases of anxiety disorder can feel a lot like a panic attack at some moments, but it is clearly distinguishable in the duration and type of symptoms. About the Author: After suffering from panic attacks for more then a decade Julie Stevenson finally found the right program that cured her anxiety disorder. Take a look at her website: Panic Attacks Cure, she is sharing her experience and reveal what program she has been using, so other people can also use it and relief themselves. |
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