Short answer: Anxiety builds slowly and lingers as worry and tension; a panic attack peaks within minutes with palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness and a feeling of losing control, then fades. Both are treatable, and cognitive behavioural therapy has strong evidence for each.
How anxiety feels
- Worry that is hard to switch off
- Muscle tension, restlessness
- Trouble concentrating and sleeping
How a panic attack feels
- Sudden racing heart, sweating, trembling
- Chest tightness, feeling faint
- Fear of dying, going crazy or losing control
- Peaks in about 10 minutes
Why avoidance makes it worse
After an attack, people avoid the place or situation. Avoidance brings short relief but teaches the brain that the situation is dangerous, so the fear grows.
What therapy does
- Medical check-up to rule out other causes
- Understanding the panic cycle
- Breathing and grounding skills
- Gradual return to avoided situations
Support in Beylikdüzü
See our anxiety and panic page or request an appointment.
