UNDERSTANDING PANIC and ANXIETY
What is the Difference between Panic and Anxiety? Panic and anxiety share similar symptomology and can co-exist. Anxiety involves thoughts (e.g., ruminations, worrying too much or unable to stop worrying) and actions (e.g., avoidance, safety behaviors) that are amenable to change. Anxiety builds up over time with symptoms such as muscle tension, restlessness, excessive worry,